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A1GP World Cup of Motorsport has revealed the first image of its brand new
'Powered by Ferrari' car for use in season four (2008/09). The CAD drawing was
released ahead of the car's inaugural shakedown test in Southern England.
A1GP's own tv commentator and Formula One legend, John Watson, will have the
honour of driving the car for the first time, powered by a V8 Ferrari engine
producing in the region of 600 bhp.
The chassis is based on the design of the highly successful F2004 chassis,
incorporating A1GP's core values to deliver close, exciting racing among a
competitive field where overtaking is an essential part of the
entertainment.
A1GP Technical Director, John Travis, is overseeing the design, development
and production of the car from premises in Bognor Regis in the UK, with Rory
Byrne acting as a consultant. Meanwhile the work on the manufacture and supply
of the A1GP engine is being overseen by Ferrari's Jean-Jacques His.
The Powered by Ferrari project was first announced on 11 October 2007 when
the most famous name in motorsport signed a six-year agreement to manufacture
and supply all A1GP engines for this unique series and provide consultancy on
the design of all A1GP chassis from season four onwards.
Speaking ahead of the shakedown and what will be an intensive testing
programme for the new car and engine, Tony Teixeira, Chairman of A1GP, said:
'Everyone is very excited about this project and it will be fantastic to see
the new A1GP powered by Ferrari car turn a wheel for the first time on Friday.
We obviously still have a lot of work to do as this is just the first step in
what will be an intense development and testing programme, but I am very happy
with the progress made so far. We have a small, dedicated group of people in
Bognor Regis and are very lucky to be able to use some well known motor racing
companies for certain areas of expertise. I am pleased to say we are on schedule
and we will be announcing the date of the official unveiling of the car soon.'
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