The premier historic motorsport championship has a new title. Effective immediately the Thoroughbred Grand Prix series, which features the classic F1 cars of the 60s, 70s and 80s, will carry the title, the FIA Historic Formula One Championship.

The new title more correctly illustrates the make-up of the series and will be more clearly understood by event spectators, overseas media and potential new competitors. “ It will also make it easier to introduce the championship to promoters in far away venues like Malaysia and China who are not well versed with European racing as we try to expand events across the globe,” says championship organiser, Stuart McCrudden. “Thoroughbred is not a word that conveys what we offer at first sight.”

The FIA sanction and the agreement of F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has been obtained and the 2007 series will now be known as the FIA Historic Formula One Championship.

An eight event calendar is planned for 2007 starting provisionally with the new historic festival planned at Mugello, Italy on 1st April followed by the Jim Clark Festival at Hockenheim April 29, Donington’s GP Live! May 20, the Jan Wellam classic at the Nurburgring June 17, Brands Hatch SuperPrix July 1, the Hungarian F1 Grand Prix meeting August 5, Spa Historic August 26 and Portuguese Classic Estoril September 30.

The Championship enters the 13th consecutive year of racing and achieved full FIA Championship status five seasons ago. Each year more competitors participate, more events invite these iconic cars and more enthusiasts enjoy the sounds, the sights and the spectacle provided by the FIA Historic Formula One Championship.