Ireland Takes Sprint Victory at Brands Hatch

Brands Hatch, May 3, 2009: A1 Team Ireland and Adam Carroll moved one step closer to the team’s maiden title after taking victory in this morning’s Sprint race at A1GP Brands Hatch, Great Britain.

India’s Narain Karthikeyan finished second after a great pit stop moved him up the order. After taking the lead from Ireland off the start, Mexico’s Salvador Duran settled for the final podium position after dropping down the order during the mandatory pit stops.

Portugal’s Filipe Albuquerque finished fifth with Switzerland’s Neel Jani taking a single point for eighth. Ireland now leads the championship with 97 points from Switzerland (89) and Portugal (86).

Irelandneeds to finish fifth or better in this afternoon’s Feature race to guarantee it the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport title.