Formula Acceleration 1

Formula Acceleration 1 (FA1) was a single make, open wheel auto racing series. It was unusual in its field in that competitors solely represented their nation as opposed to themselves or a team, the usual format in most formula racing series.

Formula Acceleration 1
CategorySingle seaters
CountryEurope
Inaugural season2014
Folded2014
Drivers19
Teams11
ConstructorsLola
Engine suppliersZytek
Tyre suppliersMichelin
Last Drivers' champion Nigel Melker
Last Teams' champion Netherlands
Official websiteOfficial website

FA1 was created in 2014 as the signature category in the Acceleration 2014 series of motorsport festivals. Rather than developing their own car, the series reduced costs substantially by using the Lola B05/52 which was used in the early years of the A1 Grand Prix series. They also continued to use the same 3.4 litre V8 engine built by Zytek Engineering. On 22 December 2014, it was announced that the series would be merged with Auto GP in 2015. This to ensure that at least 18 cars will participate in each race. It was also announced that the 2015 champion will be granted a Formula 1 test.[1][2] However, the season was halted after two rounds due to the lack of entrants.

Technical specifications

All cars are mechanically identical and have been built with reducing costs in mind, which has led to an approximate price for the whole season of €450,000. FA1 will use the Lola B05/52, used in the A1 Grand Prix between 2005 and 2008.

Champion
Season Champion Team Champion
2014 Nigel Melker Netherlands
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References
  1. "Auto GP en FA1 bundelen krachten in nieuw kampioenschap" [Auto GP and FA1 join forces in new championship]. RaceXpress. 22 December 2014. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
  2. "Auto GP set for Formula Acceleration merger in bid to boost grids". Autosport. 22 December 2014. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
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