Doornbos Takes Sprint Race Victory in Portugal

Algarve, Portugal April 12, 2009: Robert Doornbos took his maiden victory for A1 Team Netherlands this morning after a red flag prematurely ended the Sprint race of Vodafone A1GP Algarve, Portugal.

Doornbos took the lead from Italian pole-sitter Vitantonio Liuzzi into the first corner and had built up a healthy lead before a crash involving Felipe Guimarães’ Brazilian car and South Africa’s Adrian Zaugg brought out the red flags.

Ireland’s Adam Carroll brought the Celtic Tiger home a comfortable second and also claimed a point for fastest lap to retake the championship lead from Switzerland.

Home favourite Filipe Albuquerque took the final podium position much to the delight of the Portuguese crowd.