Robbie Kerr

Return from Down-under

2008-02-08T18:01:00Z

I thought it was about time I wrote a quick update on recent activities now that I’ve finally returned from my three week trip down-under!!!

Obviously for me, it was absolutely fantastic being back in the GBR car again as it’s been a while since I last raced for the team back in Brno. It’s just a shame that the luck didn’t go our way, particularly in Taupo where it really wasn’t happening for us despite showing we were quick in practice. It was frustrating to be hit by USA in the Sprint Race and then for our ongoing engine problems over the weekend to eventually force us to retire early from the Feature Race. Then moving onto Oz, we again showed we had the pace going second fastest in the practice sessions, but unfortunately our engineer broke his leg on the Friday night so couldn’t be with us during Saturday qualifying. This was definitely a big disadvantage and affected our weekend since James (our engineer) and I make all the important decisions together on how the car should be set up for qualifying and the races. But the team pulled out all the stops, and in the end we managed to get a good result and return to the podium in the Feature Race. It’s great for GBR to be back up there again and now we’ve just got to make sure we keep the momentum going, keep the pace and be at the front for the rest of the season.

Although it’s a trek to get to New Zealand / Australia, it’s always a fun leg of the A1GP calendar. Taupo is a great setting for a race-track with the nearby lake and mountains in a real holiday atmosphere, and then Sydney is a fantastic city to move onto. In the week in between the races, I had a really relaxing week in Byron Bay with the mechanics - it was great being there as a team and actually spending time with each other socially for a change.

But it’s now good to be back in the UK, at least until the next time I go away!

Robbie

A mixed weekend in Brno....

2007-10-17T17:04:00Z

Hello!

It was great to be back in the A1GP car last weekend – overall it was a good weekend. Despite a few issues to deal with and not running in the rookie session, we were on the pace straight away on Friday practice and third on the grid for both races gave us a strong start and an opportunity to do the job. So a 2^nd place in the sprint race was great, but it was so disappointing to get a puncture in the Feature Race as we were in a strong 4^th position at the time and I knew I’d be faster again after the second pit stop, but the puncture unfortunately meant I had to pit before the next window putting us out of contention. Its just one of those things that happens in racing but certainly doesn’t make me feel any better about it!

Neither of our two regular engineers could attend Brno, but I have to say thank you to the engineers that stepped in and did a fantastic job all things considered. It also shows what a strong team GBR is when we can still be in the running despite two key team members missing.

The Ferrari announcement over the Brno weekend was big news for A1GP and I’m certainly keen to sample a Ferrari single-seater next season!

We have a bit of a break from A1GP now but Olly and I will certainly be back and going for the Championship!!

Robbie

Supporting A1 Team GBR

2007-09-05T12:50:00Z

Hello,

I hope you all had a good summer and are ready for the third season of A1GP to start, I know I am! It was great to be back in the A1 Team GBR car testing at Silverstone last week - we showed that the team is really competitive and set the second fastest time overall, so bring on the new season!

Going back to last season, I never thanked you all for your support at Brands Hatch. It was an amazing feeling to have so many people waving the Union flag in the crowds. I can’t thank you enough for showing the team and me how much you were behind us. A home win was a dream come true - I just wish we could’ve made it the double.

During the summer months since then, I’ve kept myself busy. I competed in my first ever Le Mans 24 hour race and came 2^nd in our class which was a great experience. I’ve also been spending time keeping as fit as I can, and really enjoy going out on my mountain bike and a litle bit of Jet Skiing (since getting the bug in New Zealand last January!). It's a shame the weather hasn't been better tho......

Thanks again for all your support,

Robbie

Out here in Oz

2007-02-01T17:58:00Z

Hi Guys

We’re out here in Oz - thought I’d be getting a tan right now, but last few days have been cloudy and now at the circuit it’s decided to rain on us. Hoping this afternoon it will dry off so we can get some dry running under our belt before the weekend starts.

I was at the track here last year and really looking forward to racing on it again. We were in P2 on this track last year so we’re aiming for one better this time!

Keep you up to date over the weekend. Post any question you guys have.

Thanks,

Robbie