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Bird Enjoys "almost" Perfect Weekend At Donington |
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Sunday, 10 September 2006 |
Top In the time sheets in free practice, shattering lap record in
qualifying session, qualifying on pole and second, winning first race,
setting fastest lap and coming second in the final race of the weekend,
as well as joining the TV commentary for the World Series by Renault
race, all made for an almost perfect weekend for Sam at Donington Park.
“Almost” he said “because I felt I could have won both races. We
certainly had the pace this weekend, thanks to my Fortec engineers and
mechanics”.
A textbook start in the first race from pole saw Sam pull away from
second placed team mate Seb Hohenthal, and he wasn’t headed at all
during the first race. “I felt I was in complete control of the race”
said Sam afterwards “and so I drove steadily from lights to flag,
knowing I had a great set up. I hadn’t driven the Grand Prix circuit
before this weekend, it’s a superb track to drive and I’m so pleased to
have won in front of such a huge crowd.”
It was also fantastic to be asked to help with the commentary for the
World Series race. Although I am often interviewed for TV, it was my
first time actually presenting and commentating and I was delighted to
be asked to do it for such a high profile series - hopefully I’ll be
back for more of the same very soon.”
“I’m happy with the result of the 2nd race. I feel I had the pace to
win, but it was a good clean battle with my team mate, Seb, and there
was no point taking chances which could have compromised both of us and
the team. Overall, I’ve had a fantastic weekend and I’d like to thank
everybody at Fortec for doing such a super job for me, as well as all
my sponsors for making it possible.
“ I’m really looking forward now to the next meeting at Brands Hatch
when I hope we can again improve on my championship position and
challenge for more race wins.”
Formula Renault UK continues at Brands Hatch on September 23/24.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 29 December 2006 )
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