A1 Team Canada is the

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team of

A1 Grand Prix A1 Grand Prix (A1GP) was a "single-make" open-wheel auto racing series that ran from 2005 until 2009. 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 fo ...

, an international racing series.

Management

''A1 Team Canada's'' previous seat holder was Jay Laski. However Wade Cherwayko took over and became the current seat holder.A1GP Media Guide 08-09
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History

2008–09 season

The team did not race, apparently due to a lack of sponsorship cash.

2007–08 season

''Drivers:

James Hinchcliffe James Douglas Meredith Hinchcliffe (born December 5, 1986) is a Canadian race car driver and commentator best known for competing in the IndyCar Series. Hinchcliffe won six races for Andretti Autosport and Schmidt Peterson Motorsports. In 2015, ...

Robert Wickens Robert Tyler Wickens (born March 13, 1989) is a Canadian racing driver from Guelph, Ontario, driving in the Michelin Pilot Challenge for Bryan Herta Autosport. In 2009 he finished in second place in the FIA Formula Two Championship, and in 2010 h ...

'' After an uncompetitive start,

scored all of the team's 75 points in 2007–08, as well as picking up another victory and four podiums. The team finished 9th overall.

2006–07 season

''Drivers:

, Sean McIntosh'' Although the team scored in less races, Team Canada still managed to pick up a podium and finish in 11th position.

2005–06 season

''Drivers:

Patrick Carpentier Patrick Carpentier (born August 13, 1971) is a retired Canadian professional auto racing driver. In the Champ Car World Series and the IndyCar Series, he achieved five wins and 24 podiums, as well as two third place championship finishes in 200 ...

, Sean McIntosh'' Team Canada had mixed fortunes during the first season. A victory, and a podium finish along with other consistent scoring helped them to finish in 11th position.

Drivers

Complete A1 Grand Prix results

(

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), "spr" indicate a Sprint Race, "fea" indicate a Main Race.

References

External links

A1gp.com Official A1 Grand Prix Web Site
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