A1 Grand Prix Operations Ltd. operated as A1 Grand Prix (A1GP) was a "single-make" open-wheel auto racing series that ran from 2005 until 2009. It was unique 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. As such, it was often promoted as the "World Cup of Motorsport". The series was ratified by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), and races were held in the traditional Formula One off-season, Scalextric produced for slot car racing the cars in the series. This is Scalextric number C2707D A1 Grand Prix French Team. Through the period the French Team was driven by Nicolas Prost, Loic Duval, Nicolas Lapierre, Franck Montagny, Jean Karl Vernay, Alexandra Premat and Jonathan Cochet.