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Race debut for Prost at A1 Team France

A1 Team France announced that Nicolas Prost will be racing for the team at this upcoming race weekend in China. The Frenchman will replace the team's regular driver Loïc Duval who is engaged elsewhere in another event.

Nicolas Prost had a very promising test session on the Silverstone circuit in England last week, and he will defend the team's colours in Chengdu in China this coming weekend. Prost, who is currently leading the Euroseries 3000 Championship, knows A1 Team France very well as he was their rookie driver last season.

Nicolas Prost commented on the news: "I'm very happy to be part of A1 Team France's Chinese adventure this weekend, and I'm determined to give my all, as the team's currently sharing the lead with Malaysia. I felt at home straight away in the new car, and I set competitive times in my first test behind the wheel. So I'm tackling this meeting with confidence, and I'll take things step by step."

Olivier Panis, A1 Team France's sporting director said: "We've made a great start to the 2008-09 championship and we feel it's time to give Nicolas his chance. Since last season he's done a great job for the team, and seems ready to take up the challenge posed by the race. We'll do everything we can to make his weekend as easy as possible, and we're convinced his performance in China will be an eye-opener for many people!"

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