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Friday practice session results

It was an eventful practice session for the Jordan Ford team in Indianapolis hampered by changeable weather. Unfortunately both drivers experienced problems, Fisichella suffered an engine failure and Firman had an apparent electrical problem which caused the car to cut out which the team is currently investigating.
 
Gary Anderson, Director of Race and Test Engineering commented: "We hoped to accomplish more today but with the weather conditions and various problems we've had that hasn't been possible. Bjorn did a good job this morning, he's building up his experience which is just what he needs at this stage"

Ralph Firman commented: "I feel fine and it's great to be back in the car. There are only two races to go and we need to make the most of them so I'm hoping to score a point or two if I can. If this wet then dry weather continues we may be in with a chance."

Giancarlo Fisichella added: "Very frustrating to have a gearbox problem cost me nearly all of the test session then engine failure counting me out of most of free practice, but this is life, we have to get on with it and I'll do my best in qualifying this afternoon and the rest of the weekend."

Driver Team Time Laps
Trulli Renault(M) 1:11.153 18
RSchumacher Williams(M) 1:11.339 22
Panis Toyota(M) 1:11.388 20
Barrichello Ferrari(B) 1:11.499 22
MSchumacher Ferrari(B) 1:11.656 22
Alonso Renault(M) 1:11.692 24
Webber Jaguar(M) 1:11.794 21
Montoya Williams(M) 1:11.842 19
Raikkonen McLaren(M) 1:11.876 26
Coulthard McLaren(M) 1:11.967 27
Da Matta Toyota(M) 1:12.084 23
Button Honda(B) 1:12.331 28
Wilson Jaguar(M) 1:12.387 18
Villeneuve Honda(B) 1:12.656 29
Fisichella Jordan Ford(B) 1:12.849 8
Firman Jordan Ford(B) 1:13.167 19
Kiesa Minardi(B) 1:13.537 19
Heidfeld Sauber(B) 1:13.601 20
Frentzen Sauber(B) 1:13.881 22
Verstappen Minardi(B) 1:18.255 15

26 Sep 2003 18:40