The opening round of the 2008-09 A1GP season has been cancelled because of a delay in building the series' new chassis.
Zandvoort to now host series opener
The opening round of the 2008-09 A1GP season, which had been scheduled to take place at Italy's Mugello circuit on 20-21 September, has been cancelled because of a delay in building the series' new Ferrari-powered chassis.
The cancellation means that Zandvoort in the Netherlands, originally round two on the calendar, will now host the opening round of the 'World Cup of Motorsport' on the weekend of 4-5 October.
According to series organisers, the 11-month deadline set to design, build and test the new car and also deliver chassis to competing teams was always going to be tight.
A1GP Chief Executive Officer, Pete da Silva said: "It was always going to be an optimistic programme but we were confident we could achieve it. This in no way reflects on the work undertaken by the technical team and our partners, as it was due to circumstances beyond their control.
"I also want to thank all our technical partners for their support during our intensive testing programme, and especially Ferrari for the supply of engines.
"We now have to concentrate on what we have ahead of us rather than behind. We still have some great announcements to make. In the near future we shall be able to announce our full race calendar, as well as some deals that will enhance the overall package we are presenting to our fans for Season Four."
