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Sat, 30 Aug 2008 09:30:21 +0200 120 35 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/ http://images.gpupdate.net/if/rss/rsslogo.jpg http://a1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/08/29/monaco-joins-a1gp/ http://a1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/08/29/monaco-joins-a1gp/ Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:44:00 +0200 The Principality of Monaco is famous worldwide for its racing heritage, so A1GP World Cup of Motorsport is delighted to announce A1 Team Monaco will be competing in the series in Season Four.  http://a1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/08/26/a1gp-confirms-chengdu-round/ http://a1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/08/26/a1gp-confirms-chengdu-round/ Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:57:00 +0200 A1GP officials have confirmed that the Chengdu International Circuit in China will host the second round of the 2008/09 season. The Chengdu International Circuit will host the round on the 7-9 November 2008, with proceeds from the event going to the Sichuan Earthquake Relief Fund. http://a1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/08/22/a1gp-postpones-opening-round/ http://a1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/08/22/a1gp-postpones-opening-round/ Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:57:00 +0200 A1GP World Cup of Motorsport has moved A1GP Mugello, Italy from the opening round of the 2008/09 championship following a delay in the build schedule of the new chassis. The first time all the nations will be seen in action will now be on the 4 - 5 October at A1GP Zandvoort, Netherlands. http://a1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/08/11/changes-to-sporting-regulations-to-add-to-excitement/ http://a1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/08/11/changes-to-sporting-regulations-to-add-to-excitement/ Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:26:00 +0200 The pressure will be even greater for the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport national teams when they go to Mugello, Italy for the start of season four in September. An extra mandatory pit stop is among the changes to the series' Sporting Regulations planned to make the racing even more exciting with the extra stop having to be taken in the A1GP Sprint Race between laps four and eight. http://a1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/08/05/karthikeyan-eyes-top-six-with-team-india/ http://a1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/08/05/karthikeyan-eyes-top-six-with-team-india/ Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:29:00 +0200 A1GP driver Narain Karthikeyan hopes the team will be more consistent in the upcoming A1GP season and eyes a top six by winning more races. The former Formula One driver from India is convinced his team will do better in the upcoming season. http://a1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/08/04/new-a1gp-car-completes-wind-tunnel-testing/ http://a1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/08/04/new-a1gp-car-completes-wind-tunnel-testing/ Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:52:00 +0200 Wind tunnel testing has been a key element in the development of the A1GP Powered by Ferrari car for season four. The car, that had its first public running at the Mugello circuit, was the product of many hours spent by the A1GP technical team in wind tunnels at the University of Southampton's School of Engineering Sciences. http://a1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/07/23/a1gp-team-italy-presents-new-car/ http://a1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/07/23/a1gp-team-italy-presents-new-car/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:24:00 +0200 A1GP World Cup of Motorsport held a launch event for A1GP Mugello, Italy on Tuesday afternoon , which included the first public running of the new A1GP Powered by Ferrari car. http://a1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/07/22/mugello-looking-forward-to-season-opener/ http://a1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/07/22/mugello-looking-forward-to-season-opener/ Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:43:00 +0200 A1GP World Cup of Motorsport will race in Italy for the first time this season with the Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello today holding a launch event including the first public running of the new A1GP Powered by Ferrari car ahead of the 2008/09 season opener later this year. http://a1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/07/21/south-africa-race-to-be-in-gauteng/ http://a1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/07/21/south-africa-race-to-be-in-gauteng/ Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:15:00 +0200 A1GP World Cup of Motorsport has entered into a partnership with the Gauteng Provincial Government for the hosting rights for the South African A1GP event, ushering in a new era for both parties and promising to provide significant economic, social and tourism benefits for the province.  http://a1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/07/21/michein-become-ofice-tyre-supplier-to-a1gp/ http://a1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/07/21/michein-become-ofice-tyre-supplier-to-a1gp/ Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:40:00 +0200 Michelin is to become the exclusive tyre partner to A1GP World Cup of Motorsport starting with the 2008/09 season. The French company which has a vast motorsport heritage has signed a three year deal to provide tyres for the new A1GP Powered by Ferrari car. http://a1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/07/03/team-portugal-signs-albuquerque/ http://a1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/07/03/team-portugal-signs-albuquerque/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:18:00 +0200 A1 Team Portugal has become the first team to formally announce its driver plans for 2008/09 - by confirming Filipe Albuquerque as its main racer for the next two seasons. http://a1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/06/27/brazilian-president-backs-plans-for-a1gp-in-south-america/ http://a1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/06/27/brazilian-president-backs-plans-for-a1gp-in-south-america/ Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:12:00 +0200 A1GP World Cup of Motorsport has received influential backing for the series to hold its first race in South America. This came during a meeting in Brazil between A1GP ambassador, Emerson Fittipaldi, and Brazilian President, Luis Inacio Lula da Silva. http://a1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/06/25/cheng-a1-team-china-should-find-a-partner/ http://a1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/06/25/cheng-a1-team-china-should-find-a-partner/ Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:04:00 +0200 Congfu Cheng believes A1 Team China could break into the top ten next season if it would consider working with another team. The 23-year-old drove China to 13th in last season's standings, the team's best ever finish in A1GP. Cheng also showed strong pace on occasions, scoring four fastest laps. The only team to better that total was eventual champion Switzerland. http://a1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/06/23/hd-quality-for-a1gp-fans/ http://a1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/06/23/hd-quality-for-a1gp-fans/ Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:12:00 +0200 A1GP World Cup of Motorsport enters a new era as the 2008/09 season approaches, moving to the forefront of technology by becoming one of the first international racing series to offer its World Feed TV Broadcast in High Definition (HD). http://a1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/06/13/ferrari-s-a1gp-car-continues-testing/ http://a1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/06/13/ferrari-s-a1gp-car-continues-testing/ Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:45:00 +0200 102513The new A1GP World Cup of Motorsport car for the 2008/09 season continued its intensive testing programme this week with two days at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola. http://a1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/06/09/a1gp-reveals-new-calendar/ http://a1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/06/09/a1gp-reveals-new-calendar/ Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:14:00 +0200 The fourth season of A1GP World Cup of Motorsport will take place over 11 events and 22 races, A1GP officials have confirmed. The 2008/09 schedule, released first on A1GP.com this morning, will have one more event than last season. http://a1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/06/09/two-big-tests-planned-for-a1gp-teams/ http://a1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/06/09/two-big-tests-planned-for-a1gp-teams/ Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:13:00 +0200 A1GP teams will have two multi-day test sessions to get to grips with the new A1GP car. As part of the calendar announcement, the testing programme for the off-season was also confirmed as two official sessions. http://a1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/05/29/ammermuller-looks-back-at-interesting-season/ http://a1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/05/29/ammermuller-looks-back-at-interesting-season/ Thu, 29 May 2008 11:48:00 +0200 It was certainly a stand-out season for A1 Team Germany's Michael Ammermuller. When not making the headlines for his front-running pace, he was for earning penalties and gaining notoriety for being the only driver this season to be excluded from a race. Twice. http://a1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/05/27/first-shakedown-for-ferrari-powered-a1gp-chassis/ http://a1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/05/27/first-shakedown-for-ferrari-powered-a1gp-chassis/ Tue, 27 May 2008 11:48:00 +0200 The A1GP World Cup of Motorsport car for the 2008/09 season had its first shakedown at Fiorano, the Ferrari test track in Italy, last weekend. The Powered by Ferrari car was driven by, Andrea Bertolini. http://a1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/05/13/a1gp-reveals-first-drawing-2008-2009-chassis/ http://a1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/05/13/a1gp-reveals-first-drawing-2008-2009-chassis/ Tue, 13 May 2008 10:47:00 +0200 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.