Frentzen: It wasn't Our Day

Brazilian Enrique Bernoldi and Arrows teammate Heinz-Harald Frentzen endured a troubled qualifying session for the Canadian Grand Prix that saw him failing to shine.

"It wasn't our day today," admitted Frentzen, who finished down in 19th position. "We made a few changes after this morning's sessions to correct a little understeer but when I went out on my first run the car was unbalanced. I then had a water leak which knocked me out of my rhythm.

"Once we were back on track the weather took a turn for the worse and I couldn't get any more time out of the car."

Arrows were hopeful of another good result in Canada following Frentzen's sixth place finish at the Monaco Grand Prix two weeks ago. Teammate Bernoldi was quicker than his teammate, setting the 17th fastest time of the day.

However the Brazilian, who is yet to score a point in Formula One, was frustrated by being outqualified by both Jaguar drivers Pedro de la Rosa and Eddie Irvine, who are powered by the same Cosworth engines used by the Leafield-based squad.

"Although I could improve with each run we just couldn't get it together today," Bernoldi said. "It is frustrating to be pipped for position by a Jaguar as they are our benchmark but that's the way it turned out.

"Historically we are always better in race trim so I'm hoping for a more successful day tomorrow."