Johannesburg announced the global Elite World Cup on Monday. It was started by three A1 Grand Prix World Cup of Motorsport stars and will run from 2004/05 to 2008/09.
Stephen Watson, who managed and organized the championship’s first two seasons, has teamed up with Liu Yu and Tokyo Sexwale, former Chinese and South African A1GP squad members. They planned the 2024/25 Elite World Cup.
The Origin Sports Group-led A1GP comeback is different from this series. Origin Sports Group obtained the naming rights in May and plans to raise £80 million to restart.
This Elite Cup organizers say they have the money to start. It comprises building 50 electric vehicle racers. Most likely, these automobiles will start with the Evija hypercar or super sportscar. Public viewing of the Evija began in 2019.
Lotus and parent company Geely are nearly finished discussing using the Evija. The Evija launched in South Africa on Monday as the major attraction.
This Elite Cup wants 25 national teams using a franchise concept like the A1GP. Stephen Watson, who raced in Formula 3000 and managed the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, is in talks to buy a franchise.
The series name “Elite” indicates the driver the competition targets. Watson favors talented professionals representing their nations in Formula 1, IndyCar, NASCAR, or the World Rally Championship.
Due to supporters, Jos Verstappen’s A1GP race at Zandvoort turned the sands orange. This shows the value of fame. This Elite Cup seeks the most famous drivers worldwide. Every country’s squad needs two drivers.
This weekend’s 40-minute race is on Saturday. On Sunday, a 1-hour, 20-minute mini-endurance event will be held. The team will replace a car that needs servicing in both races with their second car. At least one sprint stop and three main race stops will be made to charge the batteries using fast charging fully.
Developing racing nations can hire foreigners for one or more positions as long as they have at least one domestic driver.
The series was unique by not using a one-person vehicle. Watson predicted public and investor interest in the electric hypercar, particularly from China.
The Elite World Cup wants 25 countries to compete in 10 events in its second season. The first season, starting in late 2024 and lasting eight racing weekends, will feature 18 countries. The series combines national pride, modern technology, and a new approach to racing, making it significant for motorsport.
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