News On F1 - Formula 1 News, Results, Information and Statistics

Formula 1 Store
F1 Tickets, Tours, Gear
F1 Books
& Biographies

Formula 1 News - May 2005
Jordan

F1 Merchandise
Main Page
Formula 1 News
2011 F1 Schedule
2011 F1 Line-up
F1 Teams
F1 Drivers
10 'n' Pole
Register - Submit
F1 Regulations
The Forums
Live F1 Coverage
Motorsport Shop
UK - USA
Motorsport Calendar

F1 Merchandise UK
F1 Merchandise USA

F1 Tours
F1 Tickets
F1 Diecast
F1 Videos
F1 Games
F1 Trivia
NewsOnF1 on Twitter
NewsOnF1 Blogs
MotoGP Tickets
Past Formula 1 Seasons
2010 F1 Results
2009 F1 Results
2008 F1 Results
2007 F1 Results
2006 F1 Results
2005 F1 Results
2004 F1 Results
2003 F1 Results

2002 F1 Results

2001 F1 Results

2000 F1 Results

1999 F1 Results

1998 F1 Results

1997 F1 Results
Links
Translate
Search
Contact Us
About
Archives
Your Say
Diagnosis & Prognosis
By the Heretic
Controversy Corner
The Real Race
By the Quali-flyer
F1 Testing
F1 Team Reports
8 'n' Pole
2010 World Cup
2006 World Cup

4 May: Spanish Grand Prix Preview - Jordan Grand Prix

Following an encouraging start of the season for Jordan Grand Prix where both cars proved to be very reliable with only one retirement in four races, the team is eager to race on the Spanish Circuit de Catalunya. Although the track is familiar to the three drivers from experience before entering F1 and from winter testing, it still remains a challenge for them and the car due to the mix of high and low-speed corners and an abrasive and bumpy surface. Since the San Marino Grand Prix, a two-day test was conducted from 27 to 28 April at Silverstone with Narain Karthikeyan, Tiago Monteiro and Nicky Pastorelli, Jordan Grand Prix test driver, sharing driving duties.

Team Quotes on the Spanish Grand Prix

Narain Karthikeyan
“Barcelona is a track where traction and aerodynamics play an important role because of the long corners and this is the first circuit I know so far this season; therefore I am particularly keen on racing there. We did a lot of work last week at Silverstone, testing Bridgestone tyres and trying to find a good car set-up for the Spanish Grand Prix so we are expecting a reasonable run.”

Tiago Monteiro
“We know Circuit de Catalunya well for having tested there in winter, as this is the case for most of the teams and drivers. However, this does not necessarily mean that it is going to be easy for us. Most of the teams know exactly how to set up the car on this circuit but I am sure it will be an interesting and challenging weekend. We will definitely do our best, try to finish the race and keep up with our good finishing record. I am really looking forward to it and it will be probably crazy with the Fernando Alonso mania.”

Robert Doornbos
“I have already had some experience in Barcelona as I raced there last year in F3000 and I went very well there. Jordan Grand Prix has also been testing there in winter so they were already able to gather some helpful information. Last week, the team had a positive test at Silverstone and Bridgestone came up with some really promising tyres for Barcelona but also for the forthcoming races. I am really looking forward to this weekend and especially to driving on Friday.”

Trevor Carlin, Sporting Director
“We are looking forward to the second European race of the season. We had a very productive test last week at Silverstone, where we did some really good work with Bridgestone. We are hoping to have another strong race performance like we did in Imola two weeks ago. We have a few small aerodynamic developments and hopefully this will go closer to the pace.”

Testing Update
In preparation for the Spanish Grand Prix, Narain Karthikeyan, Tiago Monteiro and Nicky Pastorelli, completed two days of testing for Jordan Grand Prix at Silverstone on 27 and 28 April in changing weather conditions. Monteiro did the driving for the first day and half before Pastorelli and Karthikeyan joined him and shared the duties on the second day. A total of 186 laps was covered by the three drivers. The test enabled the team to gain further useful data and consisted of extensive work on Bridgestone’s tyre test programme, trying a new gearbox, set-up work and potential modifications for forthcoming races.

2005 Spanish Grand Prix - Main Page
2005 Spanish Grand Prix - Team and Driver Preview Page

Latest Formula 1 News from Jordan:

Midland sign Christijan Albers (01/11/2005)
2005 Formula 1 Season Review (27/10/2005)
Midland sign Nicky Pastorelli (24/10/2005)
Belgium - Race (11/09/2005)
Belgium - Qualifying (10/09/2005)
Belgium - Friday Practice (09/09/2005)
Italy - Race (04/09/2005)
Italy - Qualifying (03/09/2005)

More news from Jordan F1

Back To Top


Google
 
Web NewsOnF1.com
NewsOnF1.net (Forum)

2009 Australian F1 Grand Prix
also Accommodation packages
F1 Tickets
2009 Malaysian F1 Grand Prix
2009 Bahrain F1 Grand Prix
2009 Spanish F1 Grand Prix
2009 Monaco F1 Grand Prix
2009 British F1 Grand Prix
2009 Belgian F1 GP
2009 Abu Dhabi F1 GP
MotoGP Tickets
more Motorsport Tours & Holidays
2009 Clipsal 500 package (Adelaide)

F1 Merchandise US

F1 Merchandise UK

Motorsport Magazines

Formula 1 Books

Race Driving Books

Race Car Design Books


Ayrton Senna

Past Formula 1 Drivers