Happy Trulli Finally Returns to the Points

Jordan's Jarno Trulli was delighted after finally returning to the points, finishing in fourth place at Sunday's United States Grand Prix.

The Italian driver has been in impressive form in qualifying this season but continuous reliability problems in his Honda-powered car has stopped him from finishing in the points since the French Grand Prix back in July.

But Trulli, who next year will drive for the Benetton team, finally finished his drought on Sunday and was delighted with the result.

"I'm very happy," admitted Trulli. "It's a good day for us, for the team. We got points toward the Constructors' Championship. The car worked very well, good strategy, good job in the pits. I'm happy.

"This track doesn't really rub in, but at least it's getting a little bit of grip during the race. I set up the car because I expected these conditions developing during the race. I'm happy about my choice."

Teammate Jean Alesi, competing at his 200th Formula One Grand Prix, finished the race just outside the points in seventh place.

"I was happy for the team because we scored points," Alesi said. "I tried. I made the best I could."