With the concept of the A1 Grand Prix slowly gaining popularity, the series plans to expand to other countries and possibly have something of a novice series that will help feed drivers to the main event. Increase in the number of teams is also in the offing.

"We are looking to have about 25 to 28 teams but not more than that. That is because we do not have enough good tracks that will support more teams when it comes to the paddocks and facilities. And also, we would like to limit our logistics footprint," said A1 GP CEO Pete da Silva on Saturday.

"There are six teams who want to enter A1 and 16 want to host the event. Who will get races and who will be left out will be business and strategic decisions. We have to consider the country, the track they have and the kind of city the race will be held in. We want to have a maximum of 12 events next year.”

"India is definitely going to be considered for a race. I would love to see a race in India," he said.

The A1 GP has tied up with Ferrari, who will supply cars from next year. They will replace the Zytek engines and Lola chassis that are currently being used. "Again, that was a strategic decision. Ferrari is a big brand name," he said.

Intent is there

With regard to starting an A2 GP national level series in various countries, da Silva said: "The intent is there. We want more drivers from some of the smaller countries to come up and race in A1 GP," he said.

"If there is an A2 GP series in India for example, the driver who emerges at the top may have the role of the rookie driver in A1 GP. Of course, the A2 GP will have smaller cars and engines," he said.