By Huw Alban
June 9 2002

“One to write off I think !” was how Graham Taylor, Chief Race Engineer for the team, summed up today’s Canadian Grand Prix. Although finishing the race in 13th, Heinz-Harald didn’t have the confidence to push because of an unbalanced car. Enrique’s troubles have yet to be investigated by the team. Heinz-Harald Frentzen:

“I basically had an unbalanced car today so could not push. The brakes didn’t feel good so I did not have the confidence to really go for it. Along with more difficulties with the fuel rig, I just didn’t get any breaks today.”

Enrique Bernoldi:

“I really am very disappointed. I was having a great race today as the car felt good and I was able to overtake. Straight after my pit stop I felt there was a problem with the car and that was effectively the end of my race.”

Graham Taylor, Chief Race Engineer:

“One to write off I think ! Enrique was very promising at the start of the race and we took the opportunity of calling him in during the Safety Car period for his first pit stop. Shortly after his stop he reported a problem with the right rear of the car so we called him in again, checked the car over, found nothing wrong, and sent him on his way. Enrique then said that he could still feel a vibration so we took the decision to retire him on safety grounds. Obviously we’ll know more once we strip the car down. Heinz had a poor start and struggled from thereon in.”