MAGIC DOORNBOS FLIES and WINS at Spa!

Robert Doornbos, rookie in the FIA F3000 International Championship, celebrated a spectacular result today, thanks to a magic WIN on the famous Spa-Francorchamps track: his first ever win in this series.

Starting from the first row (2nd position on the grid) besides his teammate and championship leader Vitantonio Liuzzi, the Dutchman managed to get advantage at the second lap by passing Liuzzi when the safety car entered the pit (the race took place on rainy conditions). From this moment on Robert cemented his leading position by increasing his advantage lap by lap despite the mandatory pit stop.

A victory (his first victory in FIA F3000) at Spa Francorchamps, on a wet track, with no mistakes, in front of the new F3000 Champion and other more experienced drivers, makes this result more important and prestigious.. In the series of fast laps Robert clocked also the fastest lap of the race.

“This is for sure my happiest day of the season. I enjoyed the race a lot! After the safety-car was deployed in lap 2, I clashed with Tonio at Les Combes, but luckily neither of us damaged our cars. After that I passed Tonio at Blanchimont and could create a gap of 28 seconds! It is amazing how fast I was with rain tyres on the wet track! My teamboss Christian Horner told me that after a first win, drivers usually find it more easy to book good results: so let's wait and see in Monza! Tonight me and my team will celebrate my win, our 1-2, Tonio's championship, and my 'best rookie'-title!!!”

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