Trident Racing - Mike Conway (Winner) Ho Pin Tung (2nd)

Trident Racing experienced an outstanding 1-2 finish at Monte Carlo, after taking off from front row with Mike Conway and Ho Pin Tung. The team, owned by Maurizio Salvadori and as young as 2006, cruised to what will be remembered as one of its most prestigious results. Mike Conway led the pack from pole at the first corner, and really never looked back despite losing a 11-second advantage due to a Safety-Car period at lap 9. The British driver was not worried at all, as he re-started to lap on the same pace as before and opened another huge gap. Ho Pin Tung's race was flawless too, as he managed to defend 2nd place from the race-long attacks of Alvaro Parente. The Chinese had a totally troublefree run, taking checkered behind team-mate. Today's Monte Carlo race marked the first win in the GP2 Series for Conway, as well as the first podium finish for Tung.

Maurizio Salvadori, Team Owner: "I tried to keep the team's mood high after yesterday's bad break, since we were really disappointed for a possible podium finish lost due to someone else's mistake. Finally, a great team result repaid all our staff for what was lost. The team did an awesome job, and this 1-2 finish finally provides who worked so hard with a really well-deserved gratification. I'm also really pleased with our driver's performances: I've always been confident about our possibilities since the last winter, as the work done by our three engineers proved to be extremely valuable. Once again, I want to praise our guys at Trident Racing for their professionalism and for their unbelievable team spirit".

Mike Conway: "I just can say I'm really happy. This is my first win in the GP2 Series, and it's great how it came right after the disappointment suffered at the end of yesterday's race. Everything was perfect since the start, and I proved to be able to control the situation at all points, before and after the caution. The car was perfect too, allowing me to keep a really fast pace. In addition to the personal accomplishment, I think today's result will be boosting our confidence for the rest of the season".

Ho Pin Tung: "It was a long race for me today, but I'm happy to have controlled the situation really well. After keeping second place at the start, I stayed there even when the Safety-Car came out. The car was less performing than I thought but really driveable, allowing me to keep Parente behind until the end of the race. I'm very happy for today's result, scored in the wonderful frame of Monte Carlo. I want to thank all the team and all the people supporting my racing career".

Super Nova - Alvaro Parente (3rd) Christian Bakkerud (DNF)

Super Nova are celebrating a Monaco podium finish this afternoon as Alvaro Parente scoops a fantastic third place for the team!

Grey clouds threatened overhead, yet the 30 lap race remained dry. Victory for the team was bitter sweet given that Christian Bakkerud was unfortunately amongst several involved in a coming together on the notoriously narrow turn one, on lap one. The Danish driver was squeezed into the wall, and there was simply no place to go, apart from into the car in front. Christian launched into the air and sadly ended his race prematurely in the wall.

Alvaro got a better start jumping a place from fourth to third off the grid. There he courageously fought for second place, pressurising Tridents driver Hi-Pin Tung all the while. Yet at a circuit infamous for its tight streets, the chance to overtake never arose. Nevertheless he clearly had the speed.

Race leader Mike Conway pulled ahead and created an impressive 18 seconds lead ahead of his team mate throughout the race, making it a double victory for Trident today. Super Nova now sit joint 3rd in the Teams Championship & are looking ahead to the test & race in France next month.

Team Principal David Sears: "Alvaro Parente made a fantastic start in the sprint race this afternoon, to move into third place. Alvaro maintained this position to the flag and put second place driver Ho-Pin Tung under immense pressure, but unfortunately couldn't find a way past him. However Championship leader Giorgio Pantano crashed & arch rival Bruno Senna finished 5th, so now Alvaro is 3rd equal in the championship.

Christian Bakkerud unfortunately clipped the back of a car in the chaos at the first corner, which eliminated Carroll and Chandhok. Although his car flew through the air, a couple of meters off the ground, the damage was not as bad as originally thought. The accident was a real shame as Christian had a chance to finish the race within the top ten. At least now his back seems to be recovered and is looking forward to the race in 4 weeks time."

Alvaro Parente: "It was a simple race for me today. I gained a place at the start & then had to follow Trident's Chinese driver, which was a little frustrating. I just couldn't find the opportunity to chance overtaking, even though I knew I was quicker. Anyway it was a podium finish and some more points, which is great!"

Christian Bakkerud: "There is not really much I can say is there. There just wasn't enough room into turn one, and before I knew it I was looking up at the sky! It was a racing incident, and a real shame for me and the team."

FMS International - Roldan Rodriguez (4th) Adam Carroll (DNF)

It was a weekend of mixed fortunes for Fisichella Motor Sport International in Monaco for round three of the 2008 GP2 Series. Roldan Rodriguez was able to score points in Friday and Saturday's races, while unfortunately Adam Carroll was forced to retire from both events in his second weekend back with the team.