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Weber: 'We are better than this'

A1 Team Germany seat holder Willi Weber believes that his team is better than its championship ranking suggests. The reigning champion is ninth in the current table, with a best result of sixth in Zandvoort's Sprint race with new driver Christian Vietoris at the wheel.

Weber has urged both Vietoris and the team to improve in the coming rounds, but believes both have the ability to do that. 'Unfortunately both the team and driver haven't reached top form yet,' said Weber.

'The team needs to sort out all the unanswered technical details, so that the set-up of the car is better. Pit stops are all about practice and a small portion of luck.

'At the same time, Christian must try to find his feet in the series and win more respect on the circuit. He has already shown that he possesses the raw speed by setting fastest times in testing and practice sessions. It's also important that he stamps his authority during the wheel-to-wheel duels.

'Unfortunately we have lost a little ground to the leaders in the points table in Brno. However, we aim to change this situation as soon as possible. Team and driver are better than the results show - I know this.'

Vietoris will miss the Malaysian round of the series, due to previous commitments with his prize earned for winning the Formula BMW world final last season. A1 Team Germany will announce its Malaysia driver closer to the event.

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