Giancarlo Fisichella will not participate in qualifying following his heavy accident in practice this morning.  DHL Jordan Honda has issued a short statement confirming this, and Takuma Sato will therefore be the team's sole representative in qualifying this afternoon.

The statement reads: Following his accident during this morning’s second practice session, Giancarlo Fisichella was examined by Professor Sid Watkins in the medical centre at Magny-Cours, then flown by air ambulance to hospital in Nevers for full medical checks.  Scan results showed no damage and Fisichella is expected to return to the circuit at approximately 1300hrs. However, on the advice of Professor Watkins, he will not participate in today’s qualifying session.