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[[A1 Grand Prix]] (A1GP) was a 'single make' open-wheel auto racing series. It was unique in its field in that competitors solely represented their nation as opposed to themselves or a team, the usual format in most formula racing series. As such, it was often promoted as the "World Cup of Motorsport". |
[[A1 Grand Prix]] (A1GP) was a 'single make' open-wheel auto racing series. It was unique in its field in that competitors solely represented their nation as opposed to themselves or a team, the usual format in most formula racing series. As such, it was often promoted as the "World Cup of Motorsport". |
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The series was ratified by the [[Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile]] (FIA) and races were held in the traditional [[Formula One]] off-season, the northern hemisphere winter.<ref>[http://www.a1gp.com/About/WhatIsA1GP.aspx A1 GP: "About"</ref> |
The series was ratified by the [[Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile]] (FIA) and races were held in the traditional [[Formula One]] off-season, the northern hemisphere winter.<ref>[http://www.a1gp.com/About/WhatIsA1GP.aspx A1 GP: "About"]</ref> |
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The nation-based A1GP concept was founded by [[Sheikh Maktoum]] Hasher Maktoum Al Maktoum of [[Dubai]], initially in 2003.<ref>[http://www.a1gp.com/%28S%28s3nn5d55u4a2ta45yonq3uz4%29%29/About/A1GPhistory.aspx A1GP: "History"]</ref> |
The nation-based A1GP concept was founded by [[Sheikh Maktoum]] Hasher Maktoum Al Maktoum of [[Dubai]], initially in 2003.<ref>[http://www.a1gp.com/%28S%28s3nn5d55u4a2ta45yonq3uz4%29%29/About/A1GPhistory.aspx A1GP: "History"]</ref> |
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After a successful first season of A1GP, it was announced on 29 September 2006 that Maktoum was to sell his position as [[Chairman]] & [[Director]] of A1GP.<ref>[http://www.a1gp.com/news/index.php?flashNavId=1&newsid=377 A1GP: "News"</ref> |
After a successful first season of A1GP, it was announced on 29 September 2006 that Maktoum was to sell his position as [[Chairman]] & [[Director]] of A1GP.<ref>[http://www.a1gp.com/news/index.php?flashNavId=1&newsid=377 A1GP: "News"]</ref> |
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The transfer of his share in the organisation of [[A1 Grand Prix]] to RAB Capital was finalised in December 2006. There are currently plans for the next A1 Grand Prix to take place in the 2011-2012 season.<ref>[http://www.autosport.com/news/grapevine.php/id/85015 Auto Sport: "A1GP Could Be Resurrected"</ref> |
The transfer of his share in the organisation of [[A1 Grand Prix]] to RAB Capital was finalised in December 2006. There are currently plans for the next A1 Grand Prix to take place in the 2011-2012 season.<ref>[http://www.autosport.com/news/grapevine.php/id/85015 Auto Sport: "A1GP Could Be Resurrected"]</ref> |
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When the venture launched, it attracted positive attention, most notably from [[Nelson Mandela]] who received Menell and his two guests, [[Ronaldo]] and [[Luis Figo]], at his home. Mandela expressed his pride at South Africa’s progress since the end of the Apartheid and he also claimed his support for [[South African]] entry into the A1 Grand Prix.<ref>[http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?sf=126&set_id=1&click_id=13&art_id=vn20050617070359909C602476 IOL: "Ronaldo And Figo Score Their Biggest Goal"</ref><ref>[http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-10973.html Oz Honda: "F1 Silly Season Thread</ref> |
When the venture launched, it attracted positive attention, most notably from [[Nelson Mandela]] who received Menell and his two guests, [[Ronaldo]] and [[Luis Figo]], at his home. Mandela expressed his pride at South Africa’s progress since the end of the Apartheid and he also claimed his support for [[South African]] entry into the A1 Grand Prix.<ref>[http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?sf=126&set_id=1&click_id=13&art_id=vn20050617070359909C602476 IOL: "Ronaldo And Figo Score Their Biggest Goal"]</ref><ref>[http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-10973.html Oz Honda: "F1 Silly Season Thread]</ref> |
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==Nelson Mandela== |
==Nelson Mandela== |
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Revision as of 13:34, 10 August 2010
Brian Menell (born August, 1965) is a South African businessman with interests in mining, oil, gas, precious metals, diamonds, energy infrastructure and wine.[1]
Early Life
Brian Menell's grandfather, Slip Menell, was the co-founder in 1932 of the Anglovaal Group, one of South Africa's largest diversified mining and industrial groups of companies.[2]
Brian is the son of the noted philanthropist and businessman, Clive Menell, who died in 1996. Brian Menell and his brother Rick retained control of Anglovaal Mining until its sale in 2001 to create the largest South African empowerment controlled company, African Rainbow Minerals.[3]
Business Career
Brian Menell serves as a Director of Alufer Ltd., Shore Gold Inc., Glendirk Estate, PTY Ltd., Armstrong Financial Inc. and Energem (Properties UK) Ltd.
He was previously a partner in control and Executive Director of Anglovaal Mining (Pty) Ltd., a Director of Anglovaal Holdings (Pty) Ltd. and of Anglovaal Industries (Pty) Ltd., with extensive precious metal, base metal, ferrous metal and diamond interests across Southern Africa. Prior to joining his family controlled Anglovaal Group, he worked for the De Beers Group in London, Antwerp and Windhoek.[4]
Anglovaal
Anglovaal Holdings Ltd. is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries the company is engaged in exploring, developing, operating, and holding interest in the mining and minerals industry. These investments include an important share in a large diamond mine. The operational focus is concentrated in three areas: ferrous metals, base metals and gold. The company also maintains a core central unit that provides a range of services and skills within the areas of finance legal services, human resources and information technology. In addition, the company participates directly in, and arranges finance from, mineral prospecting operations and mining development.[5]
A1 Grand Prix
In 2004, Brian Menell became a founding partner and Executive Director of the A1 Grand Prix auto racing series, which was billed as “the world cup of motor sports”.[6]
A1 Grand Prix (A1GP) was a 'single make' open-wheel auto racing series. It was unique in its field in that competitors solely represented their nation as opposed to themselves or a team, the usual format in most formula racing series. As such, it was often promoted as the "World Cup of Motorsport".
The series was ratified by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and races were held in the traditional Formula One off-season, the northern hemisphere winter.[7]
The nation-based A1GP concept was founded by Sheikh Maktoum Hasher Maktoum Al Maktoum of Dubai, initially in 2003.[8]
After a successful first season of A1GP, it was announced on 29 September 2006 that Maktoum was to sell his position as Chairman & Director of A1GP.[9]
The transfer of his share in the organisation of A1 Grand Prix to RAB Capital was finalised in December 2006. There are currently plans for the next A1 Grand Prix to take place in the 2011-2012 season.[10]
When the venture launched, it attracted positive attention, most notably from Nelson Mandela who received Menell and his two guests, Ronaldo and Luis Figo, at his home. Mandela expressed his pride at South Africa’s progress since the end of the Apartheid and he also claimed his support for South African entry into the A1 Grand Prix.[11][12]
Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela also offered the A1 Grand Prix and Brian Menell his blessing and lent his support for the concept of a South African driver and team able to compete equally against other nations.[13]
The Menell family’s connections to Nelson Mandela extend further than his endorsement of the A1 Grand Prix. Irene Menell, widow of Clive Menell who was the son of Anglovaal’s founder, sits on the boards of the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund, the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the READ Educational Trust.[14]
References
- ^ African Rainbow Minerals: "Significant New Investment In Anglovaal Mining Limited"
- ^ New York Times: "Clive S. Menell, 65, Mining Executive In South Africa”
- ^ AVI Ltd. History
- ^ Financial Times: "Business Profile"
- ^ Business Week: "Business Profile"
- ^ South Africa: "A1 Grand Prix: SA Sar Unveiled"
- ^ A1 GP: "About"
- ^ A1GP: "History"
- ^ A1GP: "News"
- ^ Auto Sport: "A1GP Could Be Resurrected"
- ^ IOL: "Ronaldo And Figo Score Their Biggest Goal"
- ^ Oz Honda: "F1 Silly Season Thread
- ^ GP Grid: "A1 Grand Prix Brings Four Countries Together Under Nelson Mandella"
- ^ Help Your Neighbour: "Recession May Alter Priorities, But Real Philanthropists Still Give Freely"