A1 Grand Prix (A1GP) is a 'single make' open-wheel auto racing series. It is unique in its field in that competitors represent their nation as opposed to themselves or a team, the usual format in most formula racing series. As such, it is often promoted as the "World Cup of Motorsport". The series is ratified by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and races (collectively known as the "A1GP World Cup of Motorsport") are held in the traditional Formula One off season, the northern hemisphere winter.

The nation-based A1GP concept was founded by Sheikh Maktoum Hasher Maktoum Al Maktoum of Dubai in 2004. Once the series had received the backing of the FIA in 2005, a management structure was appointed to oversee the sale of franchises for the operation of international teams. Thirty franchises were made available; twenty-three of them were restricted to specified nations, while the other seven were opened to tender for nations that had not been initially targeted.

A1GP cars are fitted with a F1 style external camera housing, which incorporates forward and rearward facing cameras. A third, camera can also be installed to give a reverse POV shot of the driver. The entire on-board camera system, including all radio frequency equipment is supplied to SIS Live by Gigawave.