Fisichella Still Hoping for Points

Italian Giancarlo Fisichella is still hoping to score some points at tomorrow's Belgian Grand Prix despite a dismal qualifying effort today.

The Jordan driver, who last year finished in third place in Belgium for the Benetton team, endured a poor session after spinning off the track during his second qualifying run. He was unable to bring the car back to the track and had to run back to the pits.

Fisichella was forced to take the spare car, with which he admitted he was not feeling confident enough to attack. In the end, he had to settle for 14th place, but despite his position, he is still aiming to score points.

"I am very disappointed," admitted the Italian. "It was a difficult qualifying as we were not competitive today and our tyres offered no advantage. I may have been able to find another half a second but unfortunately I lost my race car during braking on the second outing.

"When you jump in the T-car it's always difficult as you aren't as confident, but I did quite a good lap on my last run. 14th is not very good, but considering the qualifying session I had, it's okay. I'm usually more confident in the race as that is where we are competitive.

"I had a terrific race here last year and I haven't given up on the hope of scoring points this weekend, particularly if the weather conditions are right."

Fisichella's teammate Takuma Sato finished down in 16th place.