A1 outfits are gearing up for exciting showdown in Germany

Still buzzing from the success of its inaugural race, the World Cup of Motorsport has arrived in Germany for the next A1 Grand Prix of Nations at EuroSpeedway, Lausitz.

A1 Team Germany's driver, Timo Scheider, spoke confidently about the prospect of racing at his home track.

"I am very happy to be driving in front of the German spectators and I am looking forward to seeing the German flags on the grandstands for the first time - it was a strange feeling at Brands Hatch when Robbie Kerr went out and all the home fans started waving their flags," he said.

"I am sure it really is going to be very special. I have already driven at EuroSpeedway, Lausitz three times in DTM so that means I have a lot of experience at the track. For me it is going to be a very different story compared to Brands Hatch."

Meanwhile, A1 Team Czech Republic took the opportunity to show off their A1 race car, emblazoned in the red, white and blue of their national flag to the public they hope will support them as they travel the globe with the A1GP series.

In a mini tour of the capital city, the A1 car was displayed to Prime Minister Jiri Paroubeck in the parliament building gardens.

A1 Grand Prix Founder, President and Chairman Shaikh Maktoum Hasher Maktoum A1 Maktoum said: "For the Czech Republic to be among the 25 national teams competing in the World Cup of Motorsport is tribute to the entrepreneurial spirit of Antonin Charouz and people of the Czech Republic.

"With A1 Grand Prix, the people of the Czech Republic now have a national motorsport team to support with the same passion that they have demonstrated in their commitment to their national ice hockey team."

In a mini tour of the Czech Republic capital, the A1 car was displayed to Prime Minister Jiri Paroubeck in the parliament building gardens.