The deal enables IMG Sports Media to represent all exclusive television broadcast, video-on-demand, in-flight and ship-at-sea rights and non-exclusive mobile rights for the next three seasons of A1GP, despite the series needing to find new engine suppliers after Ferrari withdrew.

Adam Kelly, marketing director, IMG Sports Media said: "We are delighted to be representing  A1GP within the IMG Sports Media portfolio. IMG hopes to bring the A1GP fans and viewers closer to the action of this truly global sport - a very attractive property for broadcasters worldwide. In such a challenging world of motorsport, IMG will  utilise its experience in this field and unrivalled network of global contacts to bring A1GP to a wider audience than ever before."

A1GP chairman, Tony Teixeira, added: "I have always had a long wish list of deals we wanted to make our series one of the most well-known on the sporting calendar. A deal such as this was at the top of it, and to be associated with IMG Sports Media is just what we needed to ensure we have the best possible representation in this highly competitive market. The plans they have for us are exciting and innovative."