Chinese Launch Boosts A1 Grand Prix’s

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CHINESE LAUNCH BOOSTS A1 GRAND PRIX’S
POTENTIAL FAN BASE BY 1.3 BILLION PEOPLE
Beijing, 6 April – The 800-year old Diaoyutai State Guest House once the
vacation home to Chinese emperors, today witnessed a momentous occasion in
Chinese sporting history as it played host to the launch of A1 Team China, the
country's first-ever motorsport team.
Celebrating the official launch of A1 Team China, the championship's largest team
representing 1.3 billion people, high government officials, foreign diplomats and
Chinese celebrities joined A1 Team China President Mr Liu Yu in the Fangfeiyuan
Hall of the Diaoyutai State Guest House as he unveiled the A1 Grand Prix race
car.
Speaking of his countries involvement in the new championship Mr Liu Yu said,
'A1 Grand Prix is a brand new concept for the world of motorsport emerging from
the revolutionary thinking of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum and spreading
throughout the world. A1 Grand Prix belongs to the whole world. As a member of
this international family, A1 Team China will strive to realise the A1 dream and
create a glorious championship.'
Welcoming A1 Team China to the championship, A1 Grand Prix Founder,
President and Chairman Sheikh Maktoum commented, 'It is a great honour to
hand over the Chinese car to 1.3 billion potential fans. I am sure the Chinese
people and industry will be backing their national team and I wish them the best of
luck in achieving their high aspirations.' He continued, 'I would like to extend my
thanks to the Chinese government and people for the warm hospitality they have
given me throughout my stay here.'
A1 Grand Prix CEO and Executive Director Tony Teixeira spoke of China's
significance to the championship, 'In announcing the Chinese team, A1 Grand Prix
has achieved a momentous milestone and we are delighted to announce that
China will be host to the final round of A1 Grand Prix's first championship


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Russ