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First podium for Germany

A1 Team Germany recorded its best result of the season to date in the third round of the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport in Malaysia. Nominated driver Michael Ammermüller, who had qualified on the second row for the sprint and main race on his debut, finished third in the sprint. It was the first podium finish for A1 Team Germany in the current 2007/2008 season. In spite of the setback in the second race following a drive-through penalty, the team collected ten points - more points than on each of the previous two race weekends. 

Michael Ammermüller commented, "My first A1GP weekend was big fun, even though it didn't finish exactly as I'd hoped. The sprint race with the rolling-start began well even though I had to start from the dirty side of the track. The battle with the Canadian team was okay. Light contact is all part of racing. Third place was a great result. I made a mistake from the standing start in the main race and dropped back. I haven't driven a car with a foot-operated clutch pedal for two years; I'm only really familiar with hand clutches. Many of my rivals with recent Formula 3 experience definitely had an advantage today. I was sixth after the first lap before overtaking Adam Carroll. I wanted to overtake the British car after my pit stop in Turn 1, but I was too optimistic and we both spun. I received a drivethrough penalty as a result. Still, I enjoyed a good race weekend, the team works well and we could have brought home a top result without the mistake." 

Team principal Willi Weber added, "I was very pleased with Michael Ammermüller's first race for our team here in Malaysia. He sat in our car for the first time on a race weekend after having tested just once for us nearly 15 months ago. Michael did a good job, which is confirmed by the first podium finish of the season. Unfortunately he lost any chance of another podium position in the main race following the Stewards' decision. I consider the commissioner's decision to be a little harsh since it was a typical racing incident. Michael Ammermüller has my complete and utter support. I'm delighted that he is a member of our team - and, furthermore, he will continue to be so."

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