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Bird crowned British F3 Rookie Champion 2007 |
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Sunday, 30 September 2007 |
Sam Bird (20,
Claygate) today ended his rookie year in Formula 3 with a tenth podium place in
the final race of the season at Rockingham, after coming second to clinch his
title as Rookie Champion.
Having had 2 wins, 4
second places and 4 thirds, BP Ultimate driver Bird has also suffered a number
of mechanical gremlins during the latter half of the season, forcing five
non-finishes, so it was amazing that he finished the championship in 4th
overall and as top rookie.
During the early stages of the season, the MSA
Race Elite driver was never out of the points, and scored more podiums than
anyone other than the championship winner.
“while I am of
course thrilled with the rookie title, I am extremely disappointed that the bad
luck that has dogged me lately has dropped me from 2nd in the
championship. Today I was on course to finish third overall, till my
driveshaft snapped in race one. I started from 6th on the
grid, and was up to 3rd when it went, causing yet another retirement,
leaving me just three points adrift of third overall”.
Sam started the second
race in third place and was challenging the pole man at the first corner, but
had to back off and settle into second place for the remainder of the
race. “After a good start, my car was lacking the pace of my team
mate and eventual race winner, but it was great to be back on the podium for
the final race of the season” he said afterwards.
I’d like to
thank everyone who has helped me during the season, especially BP Ultimate for
their sponsorship, my management team for their support and my mechanics
and engineers who have worked so hard all year.
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