A1GP and Ferrari Announce Partnership

A1GP Chairman, Tony Teixeira, has announced a “ground breaking partnership” between Ferrari and the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport. Ferrari has signed a six-year agreement to manufacture and supply all A1GP engines and will consult on the design and manufacture of all A1GP car chassis for use in Season Four (2008/09).

The partnership with Ferrari extends to an exclusive licensing agreement for all A1GP merchandise to use the Ferrari name and phrase ‘Powered by Ferrari’ from January 2008.

The introduction of A2GP, which will be a regional single-seat racing car series developed by A1GP – to begin testing in 2009, was also announced. According to series organiser, Ferrari will be integral to the growth of the new series and will again supply all engines and consult on the design and manufacture of the new chassis. At the time of going to press, no details of which manufacturer would supply tyres to A2GP were available. Cooper has been providing tyres A1GP since its inception.

Finally Tony Teixeira notes: “Ferrari has a global presence through its dealer network. We will be working closely with them to ensure that they are a part of every A1GP World Cup of Motorsport event.”