Preparations went on for Jordan Grand Prix this morning and the team carried on its programme for qualifying and Sunday’s Race. Unfortunately Karthikeyan experienced two engine changes in the morning sessions which prevented him from completing any laps. He will start the race from the back of the grid as he only did an installation lap.

NARAIN KARTHIKEYAN (EJ5/01)
“We had some engine issues this morning in free practice and I have not been able to complete
any running. It is really a pity, as I would have needed more laps to continue learning the track and doing more work on the car set-up. Our strategy had then to be adapted which explains why I only did an installation lap to ensure everything was ok and to save fuel and tyres. I hope I will have a better day tomorrow.”

ADRIAN BURGESS - SPORTING DIRECTOR
Narain did not complete his flying lap due to the engine changes we had to do this morning. We opted to only do an installation lap and prepare everything for tomorrow’s Grand Prix. It is going to be an exciting race where anything could happen and hopefully, we will be there at the end to pick up whatever is on offer.”