Frequently Asked Questions
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What is A1GP?What does ‘A1’ mean?How do I get involved in A1GP?Who should I talk to with regards to the A1GP website?Can I reproduce any of the information and images on the website?How do I buy tickets to an A1GP Event?What is a Race Weekend Schedule?What is the Point System?What is A1GP?
A1GP is the first opportunity in any area of motorsport for nations to compete on a level playing field. It is a series where technology and innovation are deliberately equalised, making success dependent on humanbravery and pure driving skill. Team and driver combine to create a performance advantage and the winning nation raises its flag in celebration.
A1GP is more than just another motorsport phenomenon; it's an entirely new concept. Pitting driver against driver and country against country for the first time in history, A1GP brings together more than 20 nations, representing 80 per cent of the world's population, to compete as equals, without financial or technological advantage.
A1GP has created a new medium for national and international brands and organisations to promote themselves on a global scale. Through the World Cup of Motorsport, they can join forces with their national teams to become a part of this unique sporting event.
A1GP World Cup of Motorsport promotes countries and utilises the national patriotism instilled in every person on the planet, not only attracting traditional motorsport and sporting fans, but exciting anyone who is passionate about their heritage, country and population.
What does 'A1GP' mean?
The name 'A1GP' encapsulates the two key aspects of the World Cup of Motorsport; unity and excellence.
The letter 'A',being the first letter of the majority of the world's continents (Africa, North America, South America, Asia, Australasia, Antarctica and Europe) represents the world and its population.
The number '1' signifies the unity between them -- All as one, one world.
In most languages, 'A1' is a term used to describe the best. A1GP is the pinnacle of driver skill and national pride. Each nation's best driver will race for the pride of their nation to win the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport.
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What is a RACE WEEKEND SCHEDULE?
Friday
10:45 - 11:15 Official Practise Session 1 (Rookies Only)
11:35 - 12:05 Official Practise Session 2 (Rookies Only)
14:00 - 15:00 Official PractiseSession 2
Two rookie sessions are held on Friday during race weekends to allow new drivers or those from developing nations to get to grips with the powerful 600-bhp A1GP Powered by Ferrari cars. Two one-hour general practise sessions are then held for all other A1GP drivers on Friday and Saturday.
Saturday
11:00 – 12:00 - Official Practise Session 3
14:15 – 14:25 - Qualifying Session 1 (Sprint)
(5 min break)
14:30 – 14:40 - Qualifying Session 2 (Sprint)
(5 min break)
14:45 – 14:55 - Qualifying Session 3 (Feature)
(5 min break)
15:00 – 15:10 - Qualifying Session 4 (Feature)
(5 min break)
Each A1 Team is limited to one 'flying lap' per session and at the end of the first two sessions the grid is determined. The teams' fastest single lap from either of theses two segments counts towards its Sprint Race grid slot.
For the Feature the same applies, but for the last two segments, so, the team's fastest single lap from the third and fourth segments determines its Feature Race grid slot.
Sunday
08:00 Gates Open
10:20 Pit Lane opens
11:00 – 11:25 - Sprint Race (Rolling Start)
11:30 – 11:40 - Awards Ceremony
14:20 - Pit Lane Opens
15:00 – 16:10 - Feature Race (Standing Start)
16:15 – 16:20 - Podium Ceremony
The Sprint race will start with a rolling start and will be 24 minutes long (plus one more lap) and one mandatory pit stop. The Feature race will be a maximum of 69 minutes (plus one more lap). The Feature race has a standing start and also contains two mandatory pit stops.
What is the POINT SYSTEM?
All points are allocated to the winning nation and there are no 'driver points'. A1GP is a team effort and a team sport. The winner is the driver, team and most importantly, the nation.
Sprint Race
Points are awarded to the top eight finishers as below.
1st Place – 10 Points
2nd Place – 8 Points
3rd Place – 6 Points
4th Place – 5 Points
5th Place – 4 Points
6th Place – 3 Point
7th Place – 2 Point
8th Place – 1 Point
Feature Race
Points are awarded to the top tenfinishers for the Feature race as below.
1st Place – 15 Points
2nd Place – 12 Points
3rd Place – 10 Points
4th Place – 8 Points
5th Place – 6 Points
6th Place – 5 Points
7th Place – 4 Points
8th Place – 3 Points
9th Place – 2 Points
10th Place – 1 Point
One bonus point will be awarded to the fastest lap achieved by a team during the Sprint and Feature race.
Teams count their best nine event scores towards the end of season points standings, and not all ten. The teams, therefore, drop their worst weekend, which will be the total of points from the Sprint and Feature races.