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INAUGURAL CALENDAR FOR THE FIRST WORLD CUP OF MOTORSPORT CONFIRMED BY A1 GRAND PRIX

London, 1 September – A1 Grand Prix’s course around the globe has now been set with the confirmation of the first season’s racing calendar. Visiting some of the world’s most exciting countries, the inaugural World Cup of Motorsport will host 24 adrenaline-fuelled races over 12 weekends.

Teams from every corner of the globe will compete on a level playing field across world-famous circuits and newly upgraded facilities. Bringing a new dimension to international motorsport, A1 Grand Prix will take motorsport to previously untapped markets.
Announcing the 2005/06 season calendar, A1 Grand Prix Founder, President and Chairman Sheikh Maktoum said: ‘I am delighted to confirm the race calendar for the first-ever World Cup of Motorsport. We have spoken to A1 Teams, national governments and most importantly our fans to produce a schedule that promises to deliver exciting, high-speed racing across every habitable continent. A1 Grand Prix is about making motorsport accessible, with affordable tickets to popular locations. To have up to 25 A1 race cars, each proudly presenting their national sponsors, competing at circuits in both developed and developing markets, will be a remarkable spectacle for both new and traditional race fans.’

Following the summer sun around the globe, A1 Grand Prix will deliver 12 weekends of exciting racing action outside of the traditional motorsport season, kicking-off at Brands Hatch, Great Britain on 25 September 2005.

Date Circuit
25 September 2005 A1 Grand Prix of Nations, Brands Hatch, Great Britain
9 October 2005 A1 Grand Prix of Nations, EuroSpeedway, Lausitz, Germany
23 October 2005 A1 Grand Prix of Nations, Circuito Estoril, Portugal
6 November 2005 A1 Grand Prix of Nations, Eastern Creek, Sydney, Australia
20 November 2005 A1 Grand Prix of Nations, Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia
11 December 2005 A1 Grand Prix of Nations, Dubai Autodrome, UAE
15 January 2006 A1 Grand Prix of Nations, Sentul Circuit, Indonesia
29 January 2006 A1 Grand Prix of Nations, South Africa
12 February 2006 A1 Grand Prix of Nations, Autodromo Internacional de Curitiba, Brazil
26 February 2006 A1 Grand Prix of Nations, Parque Fundidora Monterrey, Mexico
19 March 2006 A1 Grand Prix of Nations, Laguna Seca, California, USA
2 April 2006 A1 Grand Prix of Nations, Shanghai International Circuit, China

A major announcement concerning the South African round of the World Cup of Motorsport will be made by the city next week.

Pitting driver against driver and country against country for the first time in motorsport history, A1 Grand Prix will bring together 25 national teams, representing 80 per cent of the world's population to actively compete on a level playing field.

Notes to Editors
1. A1 Grand Prix is the first opportunity in any area of motorsport for nations to compete with other nations on an equal basis. Up to 25 national teams will race identical cars with no electronic driver aids. Performance is determined by human bravery, skill and excellence.
2. To date, A1 Grand Prix has officially announced 23 of the 25 national teams that will race in the inaugural season of the World Cup of Motorsport.
3. Every A1 Grand Prix circuit has made a written commitment to the Series in terms of hosting an event. To ensure final FIA approval of the A1GP racing calendar, each circuit must inscribe (register) their event with the FIA through their local ASN.
4. For additional information about A1 Grand Prix’s including ticket sales and television viewing times, please visit www.a1gp.com.