Formula Palmer Audi
Formula Palmer Audi, officially abbreviated to FPA, and sometimes informally abbreviated to Palmer Audi, was a one-make class of open wheel Formula racing founded in 1998 by former Formula One driver, Jonathan Palmer. It was based in the United Kingdom (UK), and was organised and operated by MotorSport Vision. It had a high proportion of British drivers and venues, but it also featured international drivers and races in mainland Europe.
Former FPA logo, used up to 2008 | |
| Category | Open-wheeled single seater |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom, mainland Europe |
| Inaugural season | 1998 |
| Folded | 2010 |
| Teams | 1 |
| Engine suppliers | Audi 1.8 litre 4cyl 20v Turbo 300 bhp, 360 bhp on overboost |
| Tyre suppliers | Avon |
| Last Drivers' champion | Nigel Moore |
| Official website | FormulaPalmerAudi.com |
The series was most famous for producing ex-F1 driver and IndyCar race-winner Justin Wilson, and triple World Touring Car Champion Andy Priaulx.
In November 2010, Jonathan Palmer announced the end of the series, with the series' chassis being dismantled for use in other areas of the MotorSport Vision organisation.