10th December - Ricardo admits to a few problems at Jerez.

Jordan’s test driver Ricardo Zonta is busy settling into his new team, but he says there are a few issues to be sorted. "Testing this week has not been that good. I felt comfortable in the car although I am driving at a different angle to the BAR,” he explained.
“I am using Heinz-Harald's seat and it is not perfect, but for the new car it is OK. We have been trying new things with driving in the wet and suspension that have been causing problems.

“Everything is new, including me, and I have been getting to know David Brown. I always had good support while testing at BAR and I have that here, but it was different at races with BAR."

Zonta admits he will miss competing in races next season: “Jordan have a family atmosphere…but Jordan also want to become a big team. So I will get more technical experience here. Yesterday I did 60 laps. I was in the car for three hours. You get used to the fatigue but I will miss the racing.”

“I still want to be world champion." Ricardo added.

Tim Holloway, Jordan’s head of testing, said of Zonta: “He’ll do the mundane work. It’s demanding. He has to be at our beck and call and ready to go in any direction we tell him. There’s no leeway for a test driver but his contribution is vital.”

Jarno Trulli, who was also testing at Jerez added: “It is hard for him but there are only 22 cars in Formula 1. The pressure for a seat is very tough. Zonta can come back but he has to show what he can do as a test driver.
“I think he will do well. In fact, the whole team is on the verge of something very exciting. I can feel it.”