It is only the usually mis-informed mainstream media that has generated the hype saying A1-GP will replace F1. It will not. It is a great addition to the motorsport calendar, for fans, drivers and crucially teams to provide employment through the winter. But as I said before, IMO the exposure of top line motor racing to countries with little heritage can only benefit the sport as a whole. There is plenty of room for both, and GP2, simply because of the timing of the A1-GP events. A great idea with the nation concept but underneath, it is basically a one-make F3000/GP2 type Formula or bigger version of FPA with the boost button etc. It will prosper and provide great racing/entertainment no doubt.
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