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baronrojo · 20/01/08, 08:25:21

Taupo Sprint race result

Sunday, January 20, 2008

New Zealand made A1GP history today dominating the Taupo Sprint race from lights-to-flag to take its first ever A1GP win at home. It became only the second team to win a home race in the history of the thrilling series.

Jonny Reid led from pole to take the chequered flag and score 15 crucial points, moving ahead of France for second in the championship.

Current title leader Switzerland’s race was over on the first lap due to a turn one collision, moving the Kiwis to just five points behind the Swiss in the championship battle.

The packed grandstands were on their feet as Reid crossed the line three seconds ahead of defending champion Germany’s Christian Vietoris, to secure the first win for New Zealand since taking the double victory in Brno earlier this season. Germany’s Vietoris, who picked up a bonus point for clocking the fastest lap of the race on lap nine, started from fourth on the grid but quickly closed in on South Africa and France to take second by lap six.

New Zealand and Germany were joined on the podium by France’s Loic Duval, who raced to a strong third place, followed by South Africa’s Adrian Zaugg in fourth.

The Netherlands, Ireland and USA finished fifth, sixth and seventh respectively while Portugal recorded its best finish this season when Joao Urbano crossed the line in eighth position. Australia’s John Martin and India’s Narain Karthikeyan fought hard to take the final two points-paying positions while Pakistan’s Adam Khan put in his best performance of the season to secure 11th behind India.

A1 Team Lebanon was on course for its first ever A1GP point when the Czech Republic’s Tomas Enge hit Chris Alajajian from behind on the ninth lap, causing him to pit for repairs. The Lebanese team finally finished the race in 15th behind China.

Four cars were involved in a first lap incident, Malaysia, Switzerland, Brazil and Canada tangling into turn one, bringing out the safety car for two laps. Malaysia’s Alex Yoong and championship leader Switzerland’s Neel Jani were forced out of the action but Canada’s Robert Wickens and Brazil’s Sergio Jimenez were able to rejoin after pitting for repairs.

New Zealand’s Jonny Reid was ecstatic with his first home win and is eager for another in this afternoon’s Feature race.'

‘It’s huge, absolutely huge,' Reid said. 'It’s the greatest moment in my motorsport career. It means a lot to me and the pressure’s been on all weekend. It’s been all go since I got back from the Christmas break and it’s really, really satisfying to get one on the board for everyone.

'The pole position was nice but now we’ve got the points and that’s what matters in the championship. It’s great to have all the home support and I’m just stoked to be number one in the Sprint.
‘We can definitely move forward in the Feature, it’s a long race and we’ve just got to tune the car a bit more for the conditions and we’ll be right there I’m sure. We’ve got to control the emotions a little bit after this first victory and look for another.’
Germany’s Christian Vietoris, who raced to a superb second was elated with his first podium finish.
‘The main aim was to get on the podium for the Sprint race so I’m really happy,' Vietoris said. 'I feel really comfortable and the car now feels fine and I’m looking forward to the Feature race. I’m starting from the first row and with a good start I hope I can do well.’
France’s Loic Duval, who finished third in the Sprint race and is on pole for the Feature race, was pleased to gain points in the championship battle.
‘I think Adrian took a really good start and actually was in front of Jonny,' he said. 'Christian could pass me in the first two corners and then I managed to come back and get on the podium. I had a good chance to overtake the South African car so it wasn’t too bad and the car was ok. We are going to start first for the Feature race so I’m still really confident.

'I have to take a good start and if I am leading from the front then I think we have a really good chance.’
Pos A1 Team Driver Laps Time Gap

1New Zealand Jonny Reid14 19'25.408
2Germany Christian Vietoris14 19'28.600 3.192
3France Loïc Duval14 19'30.307 4.899
4South Africa Adrian Zaugg14 19'33.231 7.823
5Netherlands Jeroen Bleekemolen14 19'34.989 9.581
6Ireland Adam Carroll14 19'36.320 10.912
7USA Jonathan Summerton14 19'36.825 11.417
8Portugal João Urbano14 19'38.723 13.315
9Australia John Martin14 19'40.988 15.580
10India Narain Karthikeyan14 19'48.376 22.968
11Pakistan Adam Khan14 19'51.181 25.773
12Italy Edoardo Piscopo14 19'51.456 26.048
13Brazil Sérgio Jimenez14 19'51.949 26.541
14China Cheng Cong Fu14 19'52.181 26.773
15Lebanon Chris Alajajian14 19'54.891 29.483
16Indonesia Satrio Hermanto14 19'56.515 31.107
17Mexico David Garza14 19'56.757 31.349
18Canada Robert Wickens11 16'15.6613 laps
19Czech Republic Tomas Enge10 14'51.6864 laps
20Great Britain Robbie Kerr9 20'32.0115 laps
21Malaysia Alex Yoong0 14 laps
22Switzerland Neel Jani0 14 laps

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baronrojo Usuari@ Fecha de Ingreso: ago 2006 Coche: vw Golf V tdi Ubicación: Madrid Mensajes: 4.091	Re: MAS QUE F1 ( A1 gp y otras....... ) Taupo Sprint race result Sunday, January 20, 2008 New Zealand made A1GP history today dominating the Taupo Sprint race from lights-to-flag to take its first ever A1GP win at home. It became only the second team to win a home race in the history of the thrilling series. Jonny Reid led from pole to take the chequered flag and score 15 crucial points, moving ahead of France for second in the championship. Current title leader Switzerland’s race was over on the first lap due to a turn one collision, moving the Kiwis to just five points behind the Swiss in the championship battle. The packed grandstands were on their feet as Reid crossed the line three seconds ahead of defending champion Germany’s Christian Vietoris, to secure the first win for New Zealand since taking the double victory in Brno earlier this season. Germany’s Vietoris, who picked up a bonus point for clocking the fastest lap of the race on lap nine, started from fourth on the grid but quickly closed in on South Africa and France to take second by lap six. New Zealand and Germany were joined on the podium by France’s Loic Duval, who raced to a strong third place, followed by South Africa’s Adrian Zaugg in fourth. The Netherlands, Ireland and USA finished fifth, sixth and seventh respectively while Portugal recorded its best finish this season when Joao Urbano crossed the line in eighth position. Australia’s John Martin and India’s Narain Karthikeyan fought hard to take the final two points-paying positions while Pakistan’s Adam Khan put in his best performance of the season to secure 11th behind India. A1 Team Lebanon was on course for its first ever A1GP point when the Czech Republic’s Tomas Enge hit Chris Alajajian from behind on the ninth lap, causing him to pit for repairs. The Lebanese team finally finished the race in 15th behind China. Four cars were involved in a first lap incident, Malaysia, Switzerland, Brazil and Canada tangling into turn one, bringing out the safety car for two laps. Malaysia’s Alex Yoong and championship leader Switzerland’s Neel Jani were forced out of the action but Canada’s Robert Wickens and Brazil’s Sergio Jimenez were able to rejoin after pitting for repairs. New Zealand’s Jonny Reid was ecstatic with his first home win and is eager for another in this afternoon’s Feature race.' ‘It’s huge, absolutely huge,' Reid said. 'It’s the greatest moment in my motorsport career. It means a lot to me and the pressure’s been on all weekend. It’s been all go since I got back from the Christmas break and it’s really, really satisfying to get one on the board for everyone. 'The pole position was nice but now we’ve got the points and that’s what matters in the championship. It’s great to have all the home support and I’m just stoked to be number one in the Sprint. ‘We can definitely move forward in the Feature, it’s a long race and we’ve just got to tune the car a bit more for the conditions and we’ll be right there I’m sure. We’ve got to control the emotions a little bit after this first victory and look for another.’ Germany’s Christian Vietoris, who raced to a superb second was elated with his first podium finish. ‘The main aim was to get on the podium for the Sprint race so I’m really happy,' Vietoris said. 'I feel really comfortable and the car now feels fine and I’m looking forward to the Feature race. I’m starting from the first row and with a good start I hope I can do well.’ France’s Loic Duval, who finished third in the Sprint race and is on pole for the Feature race, was pleased to gain points in the championship battle. ‘I think Adrian took a really good start and actually was in front of Jonny,' he said. 'Christian could pass me in the first two corners and then I managed to come back and get on the podium. I had a good chance to overtake the South African car so it wasn’t too bad and the car was ok. We are going to start first for the Feature race so I’m still really confident. 'I have to take a good start and if I am leading from the front then I think we have a really good chance.’ Pos A1 Team Driver Laps Time Gap 1New Zealand Jonny Reid14 19'25.408 2Germany Christian Vietoris14 19'28.600 3.192 3France Loïc Duval14 19'30.307 4.899 4South Africa Adrian Zaugg14 19'33.231 7.823 5Netherlands Jeroen Bleekemolen14 19'34.989 9.581 6Ireland Adam Carroll14 19'36.320 10.912 7USA Jonathan Summerton14 19'36.825 11.417 8Portugal João Urbano14 19'38.723 13.315 9Australia John Martin14 19'40.988 15.580 10India Narain Karthikeyan14 19'48.376 22.968 11Pakistan Adam Khan14 19'51.181 25.773 12Italy Edoardo Piscopo14 19'51.456 26.048 13Brazil Sérgio Jimenez14 19'51.949 26.541 14China Cheng Cong Fu14 19'52.181 26.773 15Lebanon Chris Alajajian14 19'54.891 29.483 16Indonesia Satrio Hermanto14 19'56.515 31.107 17Mexico David Garza14 19'56.757 31.349 18Canada Robert Wickens11 16'15.6613 laps 19Czech Republic Tomas Enge10 14'51.6864 laps 20Great Britain Robbie Kerr9 20'32.0115 laps 21Malaysia Alex Yoong0 14 laps 22Switzerland Neel Jani0 14 laps __________________ Última edición por baronrojo fecha: 20/01/08 a las 08:31:26.