Franck Montagny to drive 3rd Jordan car on Fridays

Ed · Post by Ed » Fri May 27, 2005 1:09 am

It was announced today that Renault's test and reserve driver will drive the 3rd Jordan car during the Friday practice sessions.

The Jordan team acknowldge the need for an experienced tester to help them develop their car.
Colin Kolles, Jordan?s Managing Director said:

We began the season with three rookie drivers, which was the right thing to do while we adjusted to the Formula 1 environment. But now, after 6 races into the season, we do understand that we need an experienced driver to join forces and simultaneously build up our three rookies

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sgd · Post by **sgd** » Fri May 27, 2005 3:18 am

"experienced"???

I think is too strong adjetive for him.

Good for France... I guess...

Graham Ross · Post by **Graham Ross** » Fri May 27, 2005 11:51 am

Isn't it interesting that when Minardi beats Jordan, they move to get a good driver to test for them.

It will be interesting to see the times later today. We can compare Karthikeyan with a reasonably fast driver!

As for "experienced", yes he is, I compare him to Badoer in the Ferrari

Next out will be Montiero

Remember this is a Russian operation

Kapel · Post by **Kapel** » Fri May 27, 2005 4:24 pm

I agree with u Graham here that he's the Badoer of Ferrari.The guy has tested some like 13,000 kms for Renault.

Also on Monteiro,it was reported some days back that Monteiro will be replacedcome June-July.V'll just have to see when now.
But i think it'll be good for NK if he's pushed more by a fast driver(We still dont know if Montagny is fast in a Jordan

)

I expect Montagny to struggle a bit in 1st practise as he would take time to handle the Jordan after driving the Renault.Lets see if he improves in 2nd??