A1 Team South Africa was the
South African 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 for ...
, an international racing series.
Management
A1 Team South Africa's owner was
Tokyo Sexwale
Mosima Gabriel "Tokyo" Sexwale (; born 5 March 1953) is a South African businessman, politician, anti-apartheid activist, and former political prisoner. Sexwale was imprisoned on Robben Island for his anti-apartheid activities, alongside figur ...
. The Chief Executive Officer of the team was Dana Cooper and the technical and sporting manager was Mike Carroll. For the 2006–07 season South Africa have enlisted DAMS to run their car, the outfit which ran the French and Swiss teams to 1st and 2nd places in 2005–06.
History
2005–06 season
''Drivers:
Tomas Scheckter
Tomas Scheckter (born 21 September 1980) is a South African former racing driver best known for his time in the IndyCar Series.
Early years
Scheckter was born in Monte Carlo to 1979 Formula One World Champion Jody Scheckter and his first wife ...
,
Stephen Simpson''
In the inaugural season, Team South Africa scored a podium en route to 17th place in the championship.
2006–07 season
''Drivers:
Stephen Simpson,
Alan van der Merwe
Alan van der Merwe (born 31 January 1980) is a South African race car driver, entrepreneur and former driver of the Formula One medical car, alongside FIA Medical Delegate Dr. Ian Roberts.
Racing career
Van der Merwe won the 2001 Formula Fo ...
,
Adrian Zaugg''
Team South Africa had mixed fortunes in 2006–07. A victory, a podium and two high-placing results were offset by other bad results and the team finished in 14th position.
2007–08 season
''Driver:
Adrian Zaugg''
Consistent scoring, two victories and two podiums brought Team South Africa to 5th place in the championship.
2008–09 season
''Drivers:
Adrian Zaugg'', ''
Alan van der Merwe
Alan van der Merwe (born 31 January 1980) is a South African race car driver, entrepreneur and former driver of the Formula One medical car, alongside FIA Medical Delegate Dr. Ian Roberts.
Racing career
Van der Merwe won the 2001 Formula Fo ...
''
Drivers
Complete A1 Grand Prix results
(
key), "spr" indicate a Sprint Race, "fea" indicate a Main Race.
External links
A1gp.com Official A1 Grand Prix Web SiteOfficial A1 Team South Africa web site
{{A1 Grand Prix teams
South Africa A1 team
A
South African auto racing teams
Auto racing teams established in 2005
Auto racing teams disestablished in 2009