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Round 1, INTERLAGOS, BRASIl – 31-03-01

 FIA Formula 3000 International Championship

Friesacher and Garcia crashed in lap 9 and damaged their cars. 
Patrick Friesacher: "A very bad moment for me and the team. Such an accident should not happen in any case."

First round in Interlagos – and the worst case happened.

The Red Bull Junior Team F3000 pilots Friesacher and Garcia crashed after a tough one and a half lap - infight in lap 9.  
Patrick: "I had a very good start, came down from position 24 to position 13 in just 7 laps. So I found my rhythm and started to attack Garcia. I was much quicker than Antonio and could get him at the end of the start and finish line. So far, so good.But Antonio pushed back and I touched him side by side. I think, it was not necessary, that Antonio tried to catch me back in this situation. I am deeply disappointed for my team. We had a great chance, to get some points – even after this forgettable qualifying yesterday.”

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