2008–09 A1 Grand Prix of Nations, Mexico
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The 2008–09 A1 Grand Prix of Nations, Mexico was set to be an A1 Grand Prix
race to be held at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez
, Mexico
on May 24, 2009; however, the event was cancelled on April 29, 2009 due to the 2009 swine flu outbreak.
The race had also been subject to the completion of changes to the track at the Peraltada corner, which were to be completed before the FIA would have granted the necessary licence required for the race to go ahead.
released a statement on April 28, 2009 stating the following:
Following advice from the UK Foreign Office, the Mexican round was cancelled on the 29th of April, 2009, so as not to put any of the drivers, team personnel or fans of the series in any danger.
As a result of this cancellation, the Brands Hatch event will become the final event of the 2008-09 A1 Grand Prix season
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A1 Grand Prix
A1 Grand Prix was a 'single make' open-wheel auto racing series. It was unique in its field in that competitors solely represented their nation as opposed to themselves or a team, the usual format in most formula racing series. As such, it was often promoted as the "World Cup of Motorsport"...
race to be held at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez
Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez
The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez is a race track in Mexico City, Mexico, named for the famous racing drivers Ricardo and Pedro Rodríguez. The circuit got its name shortly after it opened when Ricardo Rodríguez died in practice for the non-Championship 1962 Mexican Grand Prix...
, Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
on May 24, 2009; however, the event was cancelled on April 29, 2009 due to the 2009 swine flu outbreak.
The race had also been subject to the completion of changes to the track at the Peraltada corner, which were to be completed before the FIA would have granted the necessary licence required for the race to go ahead.
Swine Flu Impact
A1GP chairman Tony TeixeiraTony Teixeira
António Teixeira is a South African businessman. He was born in Portugal but emigrated to South Africa, later naturalizing himself. He lived and studied in Nigel, and later dropped out of school to work at SASOL mining company , later he moved to the transport industry...
released a statement on April 28, 2009 stating the following:
Following advice from the UK Foreign Office, the Mexican round was cancelled on the 29th of April, 2009, so as not to put any of the drivers, team personnel or fans of the series in any danger.
As a result of this cancellation, the Brands Hatch event will become the final event of the 2008-09 A1 Grand Prix season
2008-09 A1 Grand Prix season
The 2008–09 A1 Grand Prix season was the fourth and final season in its short history. It was announced that Ferrari will be supplying the engines. All cars and official merchandise are contractually obligated to portray the slogan "Powered by Ferrari"....
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