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The GP2 Asia Series is a form of open wheel motor racing based on the GP2 series.
The series was Officially announced during the weekend of the 2007 Monaco Grand Prix.[1] GP2 series organiser Bruno Michel commented that "It is of great importance that the GP2 Asia Series maintains a strong and viable link to Formula One. Our inclusion as the support races on the programme of Asian Grands Prix in 2008 is an essential key in this new venture".[1] The series is expected to run during the main GP2 series off season, January–April, with at least three rounds expected to be on the inaugural calendar. The GP2 Asia Series is set to run alongside the new Speedcar Series [2], and the events in Malaysia and Bahrain will act as support races for the Formula One championship.
In effort to promote motor racing in Asia, each team is encouraged to have at least one driver from the region. A driver whose passport does not come from Western Europe or the Americas (North and South). For the avoidance of doubt, Turkey and Russia will not be included in the list of "European" countries.
However, four of the thirteen teams haved opted to field two non-Asian drivers with the agreement that one of their two drivers will be a "ghost driver". This driver will receive no prize money for competing in the series.
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