Q & A with Oliver Jarvis

Other than that, Jarvis put in a copybook performance - pole position, victory in the qualification race and then a win in the main event. He hopes that the result will help propel him to a Formula One test deal for next year, as well as boosting his chances of a race drive in GP2 or Formula Nippon for 2008.

Autosport.com spoke to him after his win.

Q. You were very emotional after the victory. How special does it feel?

Oliver Jarvis: Of course, this is the World Cup of F3! It is massive. Just look at the names that have won it over the years. The best drivers from around the world compete here and today we came out on top. It takes a little bit of luck to win Macau, but at the same time I think we have been comfortably quickest over the past two days.

It has been a fantastic weekend, but not just for me - also for the TOM'S team. This has been a team effort. They have done a fantastic job, they have not made a single mistake and the car has been brilliant all weekend so I am delighted for everyone involved.

Last night I went to bed a very happy man but also a little bit nervous, knowing the big race was today. We managed to perform so I am delighted for the team and myself.

Q. What is it like to win a race that Ayrton Senna won and Michael Schumacher won?

OJ: I really cannot explain it. I've won a lot of races in my career; I've been very fortunate to drive a lot of cars. But this win is certainly up there as the biggest win of my career. Just for the fact of the prestige of the event - plus you have got people from the British series, the German series, and the Japanese series. It is an amazing event and one that every driver wants to win.

Q. What was the hardest part of the race?

OJ: The hardest part was, for sure, keeping concentration. When you are in the lead it is very easy to focus too much on those behind. I did brush the wall once, but luck was on my side today. I got away with it and we came away with the win.

Q. You cut your lip on the podium. What happened?

OJ: I have a very bad habit of having very bad champagne celebrations. While I was getting sprayed, I went to get my bottle and the cork popped and it put my tooth through my face - but it is not a big problem. I can suffer the pain for the win.

Q. What are the plans for next year now?

OJ: I am not sure what I am going to do next year, but I am definitely keeping my options open. I was talking to TOM'S about competing in Formula Three again, but at the moment I believe they want a driver who can compete again in Macau next year.

I am looking at going back to Europe or even competing in Formula Nippon next year. I am keeping my options open. At the moment budget is a big problem, but hopefully this will help and some more opportunities will come up.

Q. Some F1 teams are looking for test drivers. Is there a possibility you could get something there?

OJ: F1 is certainly the aim, but it is very difficult. There are very few options. I would hope that a test drive might be possible, and I would hope that we could approach a few teams on the back of this result. But realistically, I just want to be racing next year - whether it is GP2, Formula Nippon or DTM. I love racing, and hopefully I can continue doing so.

Q. What's the dream scenario for next year?

OJ: I think the dream scenario would be try and secure a test role in F1 and try and compete in something outside of it. Maybe GP2 or Formula Nippon. But as I've said, I'm keeping my options open.

Q. Do you think we will see you back at Macau?

OJ: Not in F3. It would be crazy to come back and compete if you have already won it. But certainly maybe in a touring car or Porsche, I would love to come back. It is the best track in the world, bar none. Every driver who has ever competed here knows the importance of Macau and the prestige it holds.