Briton Jamie Green believes that his two victories during the last two races of 2007 probably saved his career and his future with Mercedes in the DTM series.
Before that, with only 14.5 points from eight races and lying in a lowly ninth spot in the drivers' points table, the bottom of Mercedes' four factory drivers - Green's future with the three-pointed star was on the line.
However, his back-to-back wins catapulted Green up to fourth position in the final title chase, and quite possibly saved his seat.
"I've been in the DTM for three years now, and had achieved everything but a win before. I had achieved fastest laps and podiums and pole positions, so podiums weren't really something that was on my mind - it was winning that was the main thing."
Before that, with only 14.5 points from eight races and lying in a lowly ninth spot in the drivers' points table, the bottom of Mercedes' four factory drivers - Green's future with the three-pointed star was on the line.
However, his back-to-back wins catapulted Green up to fourth position in the final title chase, and quite possibly saved his seat.
"I've been in the DTM for three years now, and had achieved everything but a win before. I had achieved fastest laps and podiums and pole positions, so podiums weren't really something that was on my mind - it was winning that was the main thing."