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MONACO GP - FREE PRACTICE - THURSDAY 19TH MAY 2005
19 May 2005 - Jordan F1
Jordan Grand Prix today launched into its preparations for Formula One''s most glamorous eventof the season - the 2005 Monaco Grand Prix.
Tiago Monteiro and Robert Doornbos had two
smooth-running Free Practice sessions with no
mechanical problems or damage to the cars.
Narain Karthikeyan, however, lost most of the
afternoon due to a small contact with the
barrier at the end of the morning, which
slightly damaged his rear suspension.
The drivers'' programme for the opening day was:
familiarising with the track, working on the car set-up and testing
different types of Bridgestone tyres to deal with this uniquely
demanding street circuit. FREE PRACTICE 1
Robert Doornbos (EJ15/01) 18th 1:21.511 28 laps
Tiago Monteiro (EJ15/03) 20th 1:22.388 25 laps
Narain Karthikeyan (EJ15/02) 21st 1:23.521 20 laps FREE PRACTICE 2
Robert Doornbos (EJ15/01) 18th 1:19.526 26 laps
Tiago Monteiro (EJ15/03) 20th 1:20.284 31 laps
Narain Karthikeyan (EJ15/02) 21st 1:21.879 12 laps TEAM QUOTES ON THE MONACO GRAND PRIX THURSDAY FREE PRACTICE
SESSIONS NARAIN KARTHIKEYAN ''As a result from a small contact with the barrier this morning, my running
time was a bit restricted this afternoon, however I have still managed to
complete 12 laps. Today was my first time on the Monaco circuit so I have
spent most of the allocated time familiarising myself with the layout.
It is quite a difficult track to learn, so I will need more laps on Saturday
and do some catch-up.'' TIAGO MONTEIRO ''First day in Monaco can always be a surprise. It was much different from
the last time I was here. In the Free Practice session, you have to take it
easy, step by step and try not to make any mistake. You have to find
exactly where to brake as otherwise you can lose a lot of time. It is also
important to gain confidence on this track, as it can be tricky.
Qualifying on Saturday and Sunday will be crucial because it is
very difficult to overtake here, therefore I will take some risks.'' ROBERT DOORNBOS ''It was a great day driving between the barriers in Monaco. The track was
quite dirty this morning so we made sure we did not push too much in
order not to make any mistake. I have been the fastest toady so I am
quite pleased with my job. We have also done a lot of work with
Bridgestone so now I can supply them with my data.'' TREVOR CARLIN
SPORTING DIRECTOR ''It was a very steep learning curve for the drivers today. Narain had
a small touch with the barrier this morning, which limited his laps this
afternoon. Robert has done a good job helping us with our tyre
evaluation and Tiago pushed hard, while learning the circuit and going
faster and faster lap after lap. Now we will have to improve again on
Saturday.''
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