The 2005–06 A1 Grand Prix of Nations, Indonesia was originally scheduled to be held on 15 January 2006.

This postponement was prompted due to the traditional forty-day mourning period.

Tony Teixeira, CEO of A1 Grand Prix stated: "The entire staff, team owners and associates of the A1 Grand Prix family mourn the loss of a great visionary and benevolent ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

While difficult logistically, we felt it important to observe a respectable period of mourning for this beloved family member of our founder, president and chairman, Sheikh Maktoum.

Condolences and sympathies are respectfully offered to all the people of Dubai."