Frustrated Heidfeld Rues Engine Problems

German Nick Heidfeld said he was very frustrated after succumbing to another engine failure in today's Canadian Grand Prix.

"In my opinion we have suffered from too many engine failures this season already," said Sauber driver Heidfeld, who has scored only one point so far this year. "Apart from this the main problem I had today was the launch control.

"Usually I have good starts, but today it simply didn't work out. As a consequence I lost some places on the first lap and got stuck behind Villeneuve, which cost me time. Later on I was able to make up two places but the fact that I had to retire once again due to an engine problem leaves me feeling very frustrated."

The Swiss squad endured a torrid day, with German Heinz-Harald Frentzen also retiring from the race due to a mechanical problem.

"There was an electronic problem between the engine and the gearbox, but the cause still needs analysing," said Frentzen. "Of course I am very disappointed, and it is also a shame for Nick. I think in better circumstances we should have been able to score points today."