Formula Alfa
| Formula Alfa | |
|---|---|
| Category | Single seaters |
| Active | 2012 till present |
| Country/region | Georgia |
| Championships | Georgia |
| Constructor | AKKS |
| Engine | Alfa Romeo |
| Last Drivers' Champions |
 Nika Adeishvili Lasha Nadirashvili Mevlud Meladze Sandro Tavartkiladze |
Formula Alfa (also called Formula Alfa Boxer) is a junior racing formula for single seater cars. It is intended to function as the young kart racing graduate's first experience of car racing.
In Georgia Formula Alfa was introduced in 2012 with 10-12 cars on the starting grid. From 2014 onwards the number of participants reached 20 that turned the series into the most competitive championship among post-Soviet states.
The concept of the series was designed and developed by AKKS engineering company based in Moscow, Russia. General idea was masterminded by racing promoter Jury Kim, with styling by , a famous Russian automotive artist. Chassis has been developed by Alexander Ekserdzhan, Alexander Antonov and Grigori Menshenin. AKKS began marketing in 2000, with the first of its championships being held in in 2002. From 2007 AKKS ceased to support the series, following which all cars were conveyed to the ADM Raceway for inspection and rebuild. In 2011 more than 30 cars with a stock of parts and new engines has been delivered to Rustavi Motorpark just before the end of its total reconstruction.
The Championship is based at Rustavi, while two races are held at the Istanbul F1 circuit. Due to a mild winter in Georgia, it’s possible to get practice almost all year round. To start testing in Formula Alfa, drivers have to be at least fourteen years old. Racing license is not required, but karting experience is crucial for understanding the car behavior. To take part in competitions, drivers can take part in a Licensing Course and get a Georgian national licence. According to FIA rules, drivers from abroad must submit permission from their national motorsports federation.
With 20 cars on the grid and 6-7 events a year, Formula Alfa can be recognized as a reasonable choice for professional career minded drivers if consider 1-mile cost of €21.66 compared to other series using race cars of similar performance. The weak points of the series, however, should be taken into account, like old-fashioned tubular-frame chassis and lack of different race tracks in the calendar.
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