Thailand is in a good position to participate in the A1 GP as a host and competing team, according to a high-ranking A1 official. Asia-Pacific A1 executive David Clare is planning to put on a demonstration run with a 570 horsepower A1 machine on the streets of Bangkok later this year.
Racer Chawakij Boughey, 24, is creating a Thailand team to participate in the 2008-2009 season.
A budget of around B132m is being sought to cover the first season's operation expenses.
Twenty-three nations compete against each other in A1 using equal cars with the same finances.
Motoring speaks to David Clare, A1 GP CEO for Asia-Pacific on the possibility of Thailand joining the series
- Why do you think Thailand should have an A1 team and/or hold a race?
We hope to be part of motorsport development in this country. Thailand is ideal to hold a race as A1 GP is a winter series which, climatically suits countries around the equator more. Also, because Thailand has a long culture and passion for racing (since the time the late Prince Bira beat some of the best European Grand Prix drivers in the late 1930's).
A1 GP makes it possible for countries to compete on equal terms just as in football you have the same size goal and ball. The (A1) cars are sophisticated but technologically impossible for many drivers and it's not a technological warfare with big budget like in F1. In A1 you have a country such as Pakistan and China to compete against the like of USA.
- What kind of support are you getting from Thailand?
Very positive, that's why I am here to see for myself. We're not only here to develop the market but to help educate and develop motorsport as whole in this region. A1 covers 80% of the world's population. We are looking to do a race here in Thailand but first you'd need to have a team, see how it goes for 1-2 years to gauge the interest before putting on a race event. The race can be held on either a temporary street circuit or a permanent circuit.
As commitment to developing the sport in Asia-Pacific, we'll be setting up a regional office that will look after the market all the way from Pakistan to Japan to New Zealand.
- Can the Bira Circuit host an A1 race?
I have not seen the circuit in person but as far as I know is that the circuit may just be too short. A1 needs a track of at least 3.2km long.
- How long does a country need to commit to do a team?
Five years is our standard term.
- Why should Thailand invest in doing A1 as opposed to doing any other motorsport?
The profile of the country is probably best served through sport rather than an individual team. Immediately, Thailand would get recognition. It's not just paying to go racing, but it's about sport, entertainment and countries competing with each other in a friendly environment. As a perspective; people would not necessarily go see a football league match, but they would go to cheer the national team competing against a rival country. It's much bigger than just funding a race team.
- Will we see A1 Team Thailand next year?
There's no reason why Thailand can't have an A1 team _ both from the operational and commercial perspective. It's really just getting the mix right, but I can't say when.
Das erste neue Team für die Saison 2008/2009 ist jetzt bekannt und es ist... Südkorea!!!
Zitat:
Korea joins A1GP
A1 Team Korea will race in A1GP next season, it has been announced.
Korea as a nation has taken its first steps into international motor racing, joining A1GP in an official signing ceremony at the A1GP Shanghai, China yesterday.
Led by seat holder Joshua Kim of Omnibus Investment and supported by entertainment company Good EMG, a Korean KOSDAQ listed company, the creation of A1 Team Korea presents a significant opportunity to develop motorsport in the Asian nation. For the first time, a single-seater race car bearing the white, red and blue flag of Korea will take to the track, competing from the start of next season.
Mr Kim commented: ‘Korea has the fifth biggest automobile industry in the world but as a nation, we are not familiar with motorsport. This is my main reason for joining A1GP. Korean people love sport but they do not know about motorsport. Through A1GP, motorsport will become more popular and people will know about the sport, learning through A1GP.’
Speaking at the signing ceremony, A1GP CEO for the Asian region, David Clare said: ‘A1GP is going from strength to strength and the addition of A1 Team Korea is yet another example of our phenomenal growth in Asia. From the outset, A1GP has been committed to bringing new countries and fans to the sport and the involvement of Korea is further evidence of our success in this field.
‘A1GP is about racing on a level playing field. Now with the introduction of a new chassis and engine from Season Four, as a result of our partnership with Ferrari, Korea will join the series for this new era on an equal footing. It will have as strong a chance as any team of being competitive next season. Joining A1GP is a huge step forward for Korean motorsport and any success they experience on the track will be a boost not only for the series but to the overall development of Korea’s role in the sport.’
The country and its links with motorsport are well known to current A1GP drivers Adam Carroll, Robbie Kerr and Narain Karthikeyan who have all raced there in the international Formula Three invitational race round the Changwon street circuit, with Karthikeyan winning the last one in 2003. However, the development of A1 Team Korea marks a significant opportunity for Korean drivers to gain exposure on the international stage.
Insgesamt sollen 3-5 neue Teams dazustoßen (vermutlich 2-3 aus dem asiatisch-pazifischen Raum), während 1 oder 2 alte das Feld räumen werden. Um die Diskussion ein bisschen anzuheizen, kann ich ja mal diese Adresse in den Raum werfen: http://www.a1gpserbia.com/
Nun ist die Frage ist das ernsthaft oder war da einfach n findiger der Mal dachte setzen wir ne Ente ins Netz Vielleicht gibts die Seite ja seit 1. April
Nun ist die Frage ist das ernsthaft oder war da einfach n findiger der Mal dachte setzen wir ne Ente ins Netz Vielleicht gibts die Seite ja seit 1. April
Also, ich gehe nicht davon aus, dass die Serbien-Homepage ein Aprilscherz ist. Vielmehr vermute ich, dass dahinter mal ernsthafte Bestrebungen standen, die dann im Sande verlaufen sind (wie bei dieser Team Luxembourg-Sache).
Ach ja: Hier gibt es übrigens ein paar Fotos von der Team Korea-Präsentation.
Ist jemand von euch der spanischen Sprache mächtig? Falls ja, könnte er ja mal versuchen, die folgenden Artikel von racingpasion.com (die alle nicht älter als eineinhalb Monate sind) zu übersetzen. In ihnen geht es offensichtlich um einen möglichen Einstieg eines Team Spanien in die A1GP-Serie.
Soweit ich das als Sprachunkundiger verstehe, geht es darum, dass Spanien unter der Leitung des SunRed-Teams (aus der WTCC) mit Marc Gené als Stammfahrer (der ja bekanntlich das neue A1GP-Auto bereits getestet hat) in die A1GP-Serie einsteigen könnte. Die spanische Franchise befindet sich anscheinend immer noch in den Händen von Racing Engineering-Boss Alfonso de Orleans (GP2 Series), der diese ja vor der ersten Saison erworben, aber nie genutzt hat.
Das zweite neue Team in dieser Saison steht nun fest und es ist - wie Jardel bereits an anderer Stelle erwähnt hat - Monaco! Hier findet ihr die Meldung: klick
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