1 April: Bahrain Grand Prix - Friday Practice
Report - Jordan Grand
Prix
Jordan Grand Prix drivers Tiago Monteiro, Narain Karthikeyan and Robert Doornbos began the weekend with a
smooth-running Free Practice day today with no mechanical problems or damage to their cars at the spectacular but demanding 5.417-km
Bahrain International Circuit. They completed their various programmes despite a dusty and sandy surface, which affected grip levels
especially in the opening session but improved considerably in the afternoon. Karthikeyan had the quickest lap time of the
three.
Tiago Monteiro �It is very interesting to go to new tracks as you always have so much to learn and
try in a limited amount of time. I am happy with the changes we have made today and the information we have been able to gather for
the rest of the weekend. Bridgestone is doing a very good job here and I am pretty confident for tomorrow.�
Narain
Karthikeyan �I really like the circuit here in Bahrain as it suits my style of driving. We have tried some different new
parts in the car; they were small changes but they have already made a significant difference. I have been pretty quick so I am
happy with my performance today.�
Robert Doornbos �Today was a good day. I have really enjoyed driving on this
challenging circuit. The whole team seems to be working very well here and we are definitely more competitive than in Malaysia.
Bridgestone has found a good tyre for the weekend, so everything looks positive at the moment. It is a pity I cannot drive tomorrow.�
Trevor
Carlin, Sporting Director �We are very pleased with the way today has gone. We have been through quite a lot of work as the
three cars had three different programmes. We have got a reasonable balanced car for Saturday�s qualifying and we are very happy
with the performance of the whole team in general.�
