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Team GBR celebrates podium down under

A1 Team GBR celebrated this afternoon after Robbie Kerr finished the feature race in third position at Eastern Creek in Australia, for round six of the 2007/08 A1GP World Cup of Motorsport. The result was a welcome return to the podium, especially following a strategy gamble from the morning sprint race which disadvantaged the team and meant Robbie only finished in 16th position.

Robbie Kerr commented, "It's great to be back on the podium for GBR as it's been a long time since we were last up there in Brno last October. The feature race start was a bit mixed - it definitely looked like we could challenge for P1, but unfortunately the pace dropped off a little and we couldn't get the grip out of the car on the corner so lost time falling back to third which, after two good pitstops, we held for the rest of the race. But it's a good result and definitely one we needed. Now we just need to make sure we carry on with the momentum and stay on the podium to give us a chance in the Championship."

Katie Clements, team principal added, "To celebrate the podium following this morning's disappointment is really fantastic. Robbie did an extremely good job in very difficult track conditions and I am pleased that after the misfortune in New Zealand a fortnight ago, we are able to leave Australia with some good points and having moved up to sixth in the championship."

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