The new GT1 World Championship held its official launch today at the Automobile Club de France in Paris. The event, hosted by Championship Promoter SRO, was attended by FIA President Jean Todt and several GT stars including, reigning champion of the former GT Championship Michael Bartels and reigning champion of the GT3 European Championship Christopher Haase.
The launch saw an unveiling of the GT Cars that will compete for the new world title during the 2010 season.
FIA President Jean Todt said:
“I’m pleased that the GT Championship has now risen to the level of an FIA World Championship. Stéphane Ratel and SRO have done an excellent job in preparing this new Championship, and I look forward to an exciting season of sporting competition.”