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I agree with AdamAshmore in a way.
If anything, F1's position as the "pinnacle" of technology and motorsports is a burden as much as it is a advantage. A spec series such as A1GP can concentrate much on it's structure around entertainment, removing traction control, a very basic car which is simply is huge horsepower powering the rear wheels without aids. Nobody can improve it, as the car comes as it is, and the only thing is done to driver and engineers to get the best set up and go on with the race.
In that sense, it's natural the car is harder to drive. F1 on the otherhand has to balance the desire of fans, drivers and most importantly manufacturers who are keen to see all sorts of advances. An F1 car vs A1GP car is equivalent to comparing a Mclaren Mercedes SLR vs a Lotus Elise. Both are fast, both sporty.. but taking different routes. Still, an SLR is more expensive and at the higher "pinnacle".
It's interesting to watch drivers impress and slide around, controlling trottle and stuff. Sepang was great to watch, and Nico's ability to win by such a margin is really something to take ntoe of.
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