Switzerland races ahead in A1GP

Switzerland's Neel Jani waits in his car during the qualifying sessions at the A1GP in Taupo in January. Photo / Reuters

Switzerland looks set to tighten its grip on the A1GP championship after qualifying on pole for both of today's races in Shanghai.

The championship leader blitzed the field while second placed New Zealand will start from fifth for the sprint race at 3pm and seventh in the feature race at 7pm.

New Zealand is 15 points behind Switzerland in the championship with just the Shanghai and Brands Hatch rounds of the series remaining.

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