Heinz-Harald Frentzen
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Only one week after the European Grand Prix in Germany, the Formula One circus now moves to the scene of one of Jordan�s greatest races � Magny-Cours. Located in the centre of France, Circuit Nevers was formerly a Club Racing facility before being upgraded to Formula One standards to host its first Grand Prix in 1991. It was here that Jordan Honda driver, Heinz-Harald Frentzen took the team to their second F1 victory, following an inspired pit stop strategy, in 1999.
Circuit Nevers has a very large pit and paddock area, with the increased space making the working environment much easier than at some of the other circuits on the seventeen race calendar. The track is considered technical with its combination of low speed hairpins, medium speed corners, long straights and fast chicanes and offers a few good overtaking opportunities with its high speed and flowing nature. The smooth surface allows cars to run with a low ride height which creates additional downforce, although the downside to this surface is its harsh effect on the rear tyres
Jarno Trulli
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The first two corners at the end of the main straight are very fast, with the first left hander taken almost flat out, followed quickly by a long and fast right hander where a good exit speed is crucial as this dictates a car's speed along the Golf straight up to the Adelaide hairpin. With hot temperatures further playing a part in tyre and driver performance, the Circuit Nevers provides a challenging and usually exciting race.
Not surprisingly, Heinz-Harald is looking forward to the race. �In my opinion, Magny-Cours is one of the most exciting circuits on the calendar. The corners are very challenging, especially the first left-right combination at the end of the main straight. The circuit flows very well and offers some good overtaking opportunities, which always makes for an exciting race for a driver.�
�Magny-Cours is a very technical circuit where I enjoy driving,� said Jarno, hoping to build on last year�s result. �I know the circuit quite well as I've completed a lot of testing here in the past. Last year's French Grand Prix was a tough race, but I managed to finish in the points so I would like to score a few more here this year.�
