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| Category | Single seaters |
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| Country | International |
| Inaugural season | 2005–06 |
| Folded | 2009 |
| Drivers | 35 |
| Teams | 21 |
| Chassis suppliers | Lola (2005–08) Ferrari (2008–09) |
| Engine suppliers | Zytek (2005–08) Ferrari (2008–09) |
| Last Teams' champion |  A1 Team Ireland (2008–09) |
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A1 Grand Prix Operations Ltd. operated as A1 Grand Prix (A1GP) was a "single-make" open-wheel auto racing series that ran from 2005 until 2009. It was unique in its field in that competitors solely represented their nation as opposed to themselves or a team, the usual format in most formula racing series. As such, it was often promoted as the "World Cup of Motorsport". The series was ratified by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), and races were held in the traditional Formula One off-season, the northern hemisphere winter.[1] The nation-based A1GP concept was founded by Sheikh Maktoum Hasher Maktoum Al Maktoum of Dubai, initially in 2003.[2] After a successful first season of A1GP, it was announced on 29 September 2006 that Maktoum was to sell his position as chairman and director of A1GP.[3] The transfer of his share in the organisation of A1 Grand Prix to RAB Capital was finalized in December 2006. Tony Teixeira took control of the series in 2006, and the series later liquidated after failing to host any races during the 2009–10 season.[4][5]
- ^ What is A1 Grand Prix? Archived 5 February 2012 at the Wayback Machine A1GP official website.
- ^ A1GP History. Archived 2007-12-24 at the Wayback Machine a1gp.com.
- ^ Official A1GP Press Release Archived 8 February 2012 at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ "A1GP season opener cancelled". Sport. 17 October 2009. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
- ^ Watkins, Gary (27 January 2010). "A1GP to be sold". Autoweek. Retrieved 19 February 2022.