A1GP announced that it will delay the start of the fourth season due to delays in the build schedule of the new chassis. A1GP Mugello, Italy will not be the opening round of the 2008/09 championship, its place being taken by the A1GP Zandvoort, Netherlands round that will take place on the 4 – 5 October. A1GP set itself a very tight schedule of just 11 months for the development of the new race car.
"It was always going to be an optimistic program 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 program,
and especially Ferrari for the supply of engines," said A1GP Chief Executive Officer, Pete da Silva.
"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," said da Silva.
