Nissan GT-R Racers Unveiled at FIA GT1 Launch in Paris

Sumo Power GT and Swiss Racing Team displayed their FIA GT1-spec Nissan GT-R race cars in final livery for the first time at a press conference that was held at the Automobile Club de France in Paris for the launch of the new-for-2010 FIA GT1 World Championship.

Both racing teams have participated in pre-season testing with Sumo Power GT attending the FIA official test at France's Paul Ricard and also conducting a private test in Spain while Swiss Racing Team have been to two FIA official tests, at the Algarve Circuit and at Paul Ricard.

The first race of the 2010 season will take place at the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi on April 17th. The inaugural FIA GT1 World Championship then visits another nine countries.