Introducing the i1 SuperSeries

 

What? The i1 Super Series, what is that? The series is new for 2012. This is a sports car series that is based in Asia. That has nine teams, eighteen drivers and and five venues. This is how I view it. F1 but Sports Cars. They are eventually working on bringing superbikes and superhatch in addition to the sports cars. Some things you need to know. All information is from their website.

Car:

• Powertec 1500cc RPE engine with twin battery,24V starting/charging system.
• Engine Performance:260 bhp,RPE Suzuki 1500cc K8.
• Stainless steel manifold and silencer.
• 260mm dia. 25mm, 30-vane ventilated discs in front and rear

Engine and Gearbox:

• Powertec 1500cc RPE engine with twin battery,24V starting/charging system.
• Six Speed Manual
• Overdrive Gear System

Chassis:

• Length: 4.10 Meters
• Height: 1.04 Meters
• Width: 1.79 Meters
• Min. Weight: 570 KG
• Max Speed: 250 Km/h
• Braking G’s: 2.0
• Cornering G’s 3.5

Now to the driver lineups.

International Drivers		Indian International		Indian Drivers
Jacques Villeneuve Giancarlo Fisichella Vitantonio Liuzzi Karun Chandhok Jean Alesi Heinz-Harald Frentzen Alex Yoong Sakon Yamamoto Mika Salo Pippa Mann		Neel Jani Armaan Ebrahim Parthiva Sureswaren Zaamin Jaffer Mathias Lauda Aditya Patel Akhil Khushlani Phiroze Billmoria Cyndie Allemann		Gaurav Dalal Ashwin Sundar Vishnu Prasad Chirag Malhotra Abdul Ahmed Raj Bharath Ameya Walavalkar Sahil Shelar Amittrajit Ghosh Sailesh Bolisetti Parth Ghorpade

The lineup looks interesting. Personally, I really hope that Jacques Villenueve, Giancarlo Fisichella, Viantonio Luizzi, Jean Alesi, and Pippa Mann really dominate the series on the International Driver side. This could be a tune up for Alesi and Mann for the Indianapolis 500 in May.

Race Calendar

1. Sepang Super  Prix at Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia
2. Bahrain Super Prix at Bahrain International Circuit, Bahrain
3. Qatar Super Prix at Losail International Circuit, Qatar
4. New Delhi Super Prix at Budduh International Circuit, India
5. Abu Dhabi Super Prix at Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi.

Overall, I think this could be a great series eventually. It could turn into ALMS of Asia. The driver lineups are looking good. Season kicks off January 22nd! More then!