A1 Team New Zealand

A1GP team
team_name = A1 Team New Zealand
flag_name = New Zealand
country = NZL
founded = 2005
seat_holder = Colin Giltrap
chairman = Bob McMurray
drivers = Earl Bamber
first_race = 2005-06 Great Britain
events = 32
championships = 0
sprint_wins = 4
main_wins = 3
poles = 4
fastest_laps = 6
total_points = 297
current_season = 2008-09
current_position =
current_points = 0

A1 Team New Zealand is the New Zealand team of A1 Grand Prix, an international racing series.

Management

The team was formed by and is owned by prominent Auckland businessman Colin Giltrap, well known for this car dealerships. The team is managed by Kiwi Bob McMurray who retired last year after nearly 30 years involvement with the McLaren Formula One racing team. The car is run by David Sears' organisation, Super Nova Racing, as is the A1 Team Germany car, meaning that the two teams are often thought of as one.

History

= 2008-09 season =

"Driver: Earl Bamber"

= 2007-08 season =

"Driver: Jonny Reid"

Again, Team New Zealand challenged for the championship, but lost out at Great Britain to Switzerland. The team recorded 4 victories and 2 podiums.

= 2006-07 season =

"Drivers: Matt Halliday, Jonny Reid"

Team New Zealand were championship challengers this season, but even with 3 victories and 8 podiums, lost out by 35 points to Germany.

2005-06 season

"Drivers: Matt Halliday, Jonny Reid"

In the inaugural season, Team New Zealand scored consistently, as well as a podium, to finish 4th in the championship.

Drivers

Complete A1 Grand Prix Results

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

External links

* [http://www.a1gp.com/ A1gp.com Official A1 Grand Prix Web Site]
* [http://www.wsr-racing.com/ West Surrey Racing Web Site]
* [http://www.a1teamnzl.com Official Team Website - A1 Team New Zealand]