NEWS // A1GP TO THE GOLD COAST?

With time running out before the first scheduled A1GP race of the 2009-2010 season, there is rumour and uncertainty aplenty surrounding the series. The FIA are demanding that the cars, which at present are still in the UK, be updated to 2010 side intrusion safety standards before they are flown to Australia. Counter sources suggest that this work does not have to be completed immediately and an 'end of the year' deadline is more appropriate.

The series, which has been through plenty of off season difficulties, has announced this week a provisional 19 car entry for the Gold Coast street race scheduled for October 22-25th... [read more]

Provisional A1GP Entry List*

Nikon SuperGP, Gold Coast, 22 - 25 October

1. A1 Team Australia
2. A1 Team Brazil
3. A1 Team China
4. A1 Team France
5. A1 Team Germany
6. A1 Team Great Britain
7. A1 Team India
8. A1 Team Indonesia
9. A1 Team Ireland
10. A1 Team Italy
11. A1 Team Mexico
12. A1 Team Monaco
13. A1 Team Netherlands
14. A1 Team New Zealand
15. A1 Team Pakistan
16. A1 Team Portugal
17. A1 Team South Africa
18. A1 Team Switzerland
19. A1 Team USA

*subject to change

With the future of the whole series looking very much in doubt during the summer, CEO Tony Texiera is confident that a new financial package that has been put in place will see the cars return to action for season five.

Photo/Editorial: Neil Tozer