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Chris Alajajian - chris@thechris.com.au chris@thechris.com.au Sun, 20 May 2012 17:28:47 +1000 Sun, 20 May 2012 17:28:47 +1000 http://backend.userland.com/rss e107 (http://e107.org) 60 http://www.thechris.com.au/images/button.png http://thechris.com.au/ 88 31 Search TheChris.com.au: Official website of Chris Alajajian query http://www.thechris.com.au/search.php http://www.thechris.com.au/news.php?item.127.1 2010 to be the year of The Chris Arin Der Vartanian<arin@nospam.com> Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:42:38 +1100 http://www.thechris.com.au/news.php?item.127.1 http://www.thechris.com.au/news.php?item.126.1 After an exciting year in the Mini Challenge series, Chris Alajajian will represent Australia in Spain next year Arin Der Vartanian<arin@nospam.com> Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:43:09 +1100 http://www.thechris.com.au/news.php?item.126.1 http://www.thechris.com.au/news.php?item.125.1 Finally a dynamic duo that\ Arin Der Vartanian<arin@nospam.com> Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:09:43 +1000 http://www.thechris.com.au/news.php?item.125.1 http://www.thechris.com.au/news.php?item.124.1 Coming from the back of the pack to take out 1st place in Race 3 Arin Der Vartanian<arin@nospam.com> Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:18:56 +1000 http://www.thechris.com.au/news.php?item.124.1 http://www.thechris.com.au/news.php?item.123.1 In another weekend full of drama, Alajajian has managed to smash the lap record at the Aussie GP Arin Der Vartanian<arin@nospam.com> Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:14:00 +1100 http://www.thechris.com.au/news.php?item.123.1 http://www.thechris.com.au/news.php?item.122.1 The Chris at the Australian Grand Prix, debuting in the Mini Challenge Series Arin Der Vartanian<arin@nospam.com> Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:05:00 +1100 http://www.thechris.com.au/news.php?item.122.1 http://www.thechris.com.au/news.php?item.121.1 2009 will see Chris Alajajian back in the driver seat, after a one-year hiatus. Arin Der Vartanian<arin@nospam.com> Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:41:14 +1100 http://www.thechris.com.au/news.php?item.121.1 http://www.thechris.com.au/news.php?item.98.1 The third season of A1GP World Cup of Motorsport kicked off in Zandvoort, Netherlands today, with A1 Team Lebanon taking its place in the line up of 22 countries competing for national pride. This unique nation versus nation international motor racing series travels the globe and A1 Team Lebanon, carrying the flags of the Arab countries, represents the region as the only Arab team competing. At the conclusion of the day, Lebanon had qualified 18th for the Sprint race and in 18th place for the longer Feature race.In the opening day of running, two morning practice sessions were used by all the teams to prepare for the two races tomorrow. A1 Team Lebanon selected driver, Chris Alajajian, was behind the wheel and ready for his first taste of the Zandvoort track with the A1GP car. Wet weather produced difficult track conditions, but Alajajian coped well and was able to produce x fastest time by the end of the first session. The team reviewed the data and were back out again for further practice and trying different setup options. The weather remained damp for afternoon qualifying, with a partly wet – partly dry track challenging the drivers’ skills and the engineers’ technical abilities to the limit. The traditional format for A1GP qualifying continues this season, with four segments of track time allowed, within which each team posts one ‘flying lap’. However, in a revision to the regulations, the best lap time from the first two segments sets the team’s grid position for the Sprint race and the best time from the second two, sets the position for the Feature race. In the first segment, Lebanon was out on track early and had completed a flying lap, just as a red flag flew for an on-track collision between the cars of USA and Australia. At the end of the allotted 15 minutes available, all the cars had completed their laps and Lebanon was lying in17th. After the second segment, with another solid lap from Alajajian, the team finished with an 18th place grid slot for the Sprint race. In the final two segments Alajajian put in two consistent laps to line up 18th for the feature race as well. He said after qualifying, “It was all a new experience for me today, but I’ve really enjoyed it. The weather conditions weren’t very kind to us, as it was quite slippery on track and I wasn’t as confident as I wanted to be. We’re all working well together and I think we can improve on this position in the races tomorrow. It’s only my first race with the team, so I think it was satisfactory, but I’ll certainly be looking for more from myself and the car as I gain more experience in the Series.”Marcus Koch, Chief Engineer, A1 Team Lebanon, added, “Chris drove well this afternoon under difficult circumstances. He’s had relatively little experience of the A1 car and it was his first time at an A1GP event, so he hadn’t taken part in this sort of qualifying format, only having one shot at each qualifying lap. We’re happy with this starting point, but tomorrow is the most important day, when there is the opportunity to score points. Now we must wait and see what tomorrow brings.”The Zandvoort round of the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport is the first of eleven events held around the globe through the winter months. Travelling to ten countries, with twenty two races, this season promises plenty of fast and furious racing action between 22 nations. To follow the progress of the team visit www.a1teamlebanon.com and for series information go to www.a1gp.com. kayweb<maintenance@nospam.com> Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:52:07 +1000 http://www.thechris.com.au/news.php?item.98.1 http://www.thechris.com.au/news.php?item.96.1 A1 Team Lebanon is delighted with today’s announcement by A1GP Chairman, Tony Teixeira, of a truly historic and ground breaking partnership between Ferrari and the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport. Ferrari signed a six-year agreement to manufacture and supply all A1GP engines for this unique series and will design and consult on the manufacture of all A1GP car chassis for use in Season Four (2008/09). The partnership with Ferrari extends to an exclusive licensing agreement for all A1GP merchandise to use the Ferrari name and phrase ‘Powered by Ferrari’ from January 2008.Tameem Auchi, Seatholder, A1 Team Lebanon said of the announcement, “This is a landmark in the history of the A1GP Series and offers both the Series and A1 Team Lebanon wide commercial opportunities. Partnering with such an iconic brand can only bring us increased attention and open up new markets and new audiences. We hope that we can benefit from the partnership and that it will help to grow the profile of the Series in Lebanon and the wider Arab world.”Commenting on the momentous deal, Tony Teixeira said: ‘Partnering with a world-class organisation like Ferrari will officially position A1GP as one of the most significant motorsport series’ in the world.’ The introduction of A2GP was also announced today, a regional single-seat racing car series developed by A1GP to begin testing in 2009. Ferrari will be integral to the growth of the new series and will again supply all engines and consult on the design and manufacture of the new chassis. A1GP also maintained its commitment to commercial partners and fans as a principal factor in confirming the partnership. ‘Ferrari will add significant value to our brand and in our opinion there is no better partner to progress the series,’ adds Mr Teixeira. ‘We will be meeting with our commercial partners over the next few weeks to discuss the multitude of exciting opportunities that this partnership presents.’ Finally Tony Teixeira notes; ‘Ferrari has a global presence through its dealer network. We will be working closely with them to ensure that they are a part of every A1GP World Cup of Motorsport event.’A1 Team Lebanon has contested the A1GP Series since its inception in September 2005. The team will be competing in the second round of the Series at Brno circuit, Czech Republic this weekend, with Khalil Beschir driving the team’s A1 car. kayweb<maintenance@nospam.com> Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:50:22 +1000 http://www.thechris.com.au/news.php?item.96.1