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2008-09 A1 Grand Prix season
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The 2008-09 A1 Grand Prix is the fourth season in its short history. It was announced that Ferrari will be supplying the engines. All cars and official merchandise are contractually obligated to portray the slogan "Powered by Ferrari".
Ferrari will have an advisory role when it comes to chassis production, meaning that Ferrari themselves will not supply the chassis. The chassis will be based on Ferrari's championship-winning F2004.
Teams
Korea was announced to be part of this season of the competition on the 2007-08, Shanghai, China venue with an official ceremony[1]. The seat holder is Joshua Kim of Omnibus Investment and Good EMG support the project.
New "Powered by Ferrari" car
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On October 11, 2007, A1GP and Ferrari announced a six year collaboration on the new generation of A1GP cars. The new "Powered by Ferrari" car is a modification of the Formula 1 Ferrari F2004 chassis with a V8 Ferrari engine producing 600 bhp[2]. The car was officially revealed in Southern England, and driven for the first time by John Watson in an inaugural event in May 2007. Michelin will supply the tyres for the new car[3].
The car was developed and tested over more than 4000 kilometres at Fiorano Circuit, Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Circuito Guadix, Silverstone Circuit and Donington Park. Andrea Bertolini was the main test driver, but testing was also carried out by Marc Gene and Patrick Friesacher[4][5][6][7].
Off-season tests
This season, five tests days are planned to learn the new powered by Ferrari car[8].
Season calendar
The season will start at the Mugello Circuit, Italy on September 21, 2008, followed by Circuit Park Zandvoort, Netherlands on October 5, 2008.[9]
Further timetable details were announced on June 9, 2008.[10]
Although not officially confirmed, it is thought that the South African round will take place at Kyalami – a former Formula One circuit – and that the Indonesian races in Jakarta will take place on a temporary street circuit.
Officials have announced that they are currently in negotiations with several locations in China as regards the Chinese round, including two circuits that have held A1 Grand Prix races in the past: Shanghai International Circuit and Zhuhai International Circuit (2007-08 season).
References
- ^ "Korea joins A1GP", a1gp.com (2008-04-14).
- ^ The new A1GP car a1gp.com (May 12, 2008 )
- ^ Michelin to supply A1GP a1gp.com (July 21, 2008)
- ^ New car gets first run out a1gp.com (May 27, 2008)
- ^ New car continues test programme a1gp.com (June 13, 2008 )
- ^ New car hits half season distance a1gp.com (July 07, 2008 )
- ^ Engine coverage a1gp.com (July 14, 2008 )
- ^ Two major test sessions planned a1gp.com (June 09, 2008)
- ^ "2008/09 opener to be held in Italy", a1gp.com (2008-05-02). Retrieved on 2008-05-03.
- ^ "2008/09 schedule announced", a1gp.com (2008-06-08). Retrieved on 2008-06-09.
- ^ "Gauteng to host A1GP", a1gp.com (2008-07-21). Retrieved on 2008-07-21.
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