Al Ain (Superleague Formula team)

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Al Ain SF Racing Team
Al-Ain-FC logo.gif
Founded2008
CountryFlag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  United Arab Emirates
Driver(s) Andreas Zuber (2008)
Bertrand Baguette (2008)
Paul Meijer (2008)
Dominick Muermans (2008)
Miguel Molina (2009)
Esteban Guerrieri (2009)
First race 2008 Donington
Last race 2009 Zolder
Rounds8
Ch'ships0
Total points379 (including Super Finals)
2010 positionn/a (n/a pts)
RacesPolesWinsPodiumsF. Laps
160220
NOTE - Data not including Super Finals

Al Ain Superleague Formula team was a motor racing team representing the UAE's Al Ain Club in the Superleague Formula championship.

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2008 and 2009 seasons

They finished 12th in the inaugural championship with drivers Andreas Zuber, Bertrand Baguette, Paul Meijer and Dominick Muermans. It was initially announced that Giorgio Pantano would drive for the team in the second SF season, but it was then announced they would not return. However, days later, they were added to the official entry list once again and participated in the first 2 rounds of the season, represented by Spain's Miguel Molina in round 1 and Argentina's Esteban Guerrieri in round 2. However, despite winning the 2nd race at Zolder with series debutant Guerrieri, they were replaced by Sevilla FC from round 3 of the championship. Ultimate Motorsport will service the returning Sevilla entry.

Record

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2008

Operator(s)Driver(s)123456PointsRank
DON NÜR ZOL EST VAL JER
Azerti Motorsport Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg Andreas Zuber 615111124412th
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Bertrand Baguette 1110107
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Paul Meijer 121
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Dominick Muermans 148

2009

Operator(s)Driver(s)123456PointsRank
MAG ZOL DON EST MOZ JAR
Ultimate Motorsport Flag of Spain.svg Miguel Molina 94X13519th
Flag of Argentina.svg Esteban Guerrieri 61

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