Switzerland Claim Feature Race Victory in New Zealand

Taupo, New Zealand January 25, 2009: A1 Team Switzerland claimed its second win of the season in this afternoon’s Feature race in A1GP Taupo, New Zealand.

Neel Jani got ahead of pole-sitter, A1 Team Ireland’s Adam Carroll, in a crucial moment in the second round of pit stops, when he was slightly slower in getting away than Jani’s Swiss machine.

He then controlled the race, maintaining the lead despite a late safety car period which closed the field back up.

Ireland retains the championship lead with its second place finish. A1 Team Portugal’s Filipe Albuquerque finished third.