The race was scheduled for January 15, 2006 at the Sentul Race Circuit in Indonesia.
A1 Grand Prix is working closely with the government of Indonesia to identify a replacement date.
Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum became ruler of Dubai and Vice President and Prime Minster of the U.A.E in November 1990.
He was one of four brothers and the first son of Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum. He was instrumental in overseeing many of Dubai's initial infrastructure projects including the Dubai Airport, the installation of the country's electricity grid as well as numerous schools and modern residential districts.
Tony Teixeira, CEO of A1 Grand Prix, said: "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."
