The is the
Portuguese team for
A1 Grand Prix , an international racing series. A1 Team Portugal became the first country in continental
Europe to unveil its A1GP car in
May 30 2005 .
The ''A1 Team Portugal'' team owners are the well know
Football player,
Luís Figo , and coach
Carlos Queiroz . The team's operations are run by CEO
Luís Vicente , manager of the
Fundação Luís Figo .
The main driver for the
Portuguese team is 2005 British
Formula 3 champion
Álvaro Parente , who will take part in the season's first six races, with
João Urbano as reserve driver.
Pedro Lamy had originally been appointed as main driver, but it is unlikely he will take part in any race. The team manager is
Trevor Carlin , with
Carlin Motorsport in change of technical support.
