A1GP and Filipe Albuquerque to make Special Appearance at WRC Rally of Portugal

Fans will be able to get their first glimpse of the A1GP car at a demonstration at the Algarve stadium on Wednesday 1 April following the completion of the days WRC stages. Albuquerque will then drive the A1GP Powered by Ferrari car on the special stage on Thursday 2 April at 17:30 and again on Sunday 5 April at 12:45.

Fans will also have an exclusive chance to get up close to the A1GP car in the exhibition area between Thursday 2 – Sunday 5 April. There will also be the opportunity to buy tickets for the A1GP Algarve event, taking place 10 – 12 April at the brand new Autódromo Internacional do Algarve circuit and information on how fans can win a FIAT 500. Filipe Albuquerque will also be visiting the stand to meet fans and sign autographs.

Filipe Albuquerque said, “I am very excited about the chance to drive the A1GP Powered by Ferrari car at the special stages of the Rally of Portugal. It is the first time an A1GP driver has had the opportunity to drive the new A1GP Powered by Ferrari car at a WRC event and it is great chance to give Portuguese racing fans a taster of the action that lies ahead at A1GP Algarve.”

The Vodafone Rally of Portugal, round four of the World Rally Championship, is taking place from 2-5 April 2009.  Further information about the event can be found at www.rallydeportugal.pt

A1GP Algarve, Portugal takes place from 10-12 April at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve. Tickets for the event can be acquired at Autódromo Internacional do Algarve and nationwide at FNAC, Media Markt, El Corte Inglês, Pavilhão Atlântico, Arena de Portimão and at www.autodromodoalgarve.com. Further information about the event can be found at www.A1GP.com