Japan Preview Quotes: Jordan

Tiago Monteiro: "I have never been to Suzuka or Japan so I am really curious to see the country. I have heard it is one of the top tracks in the Championship. Suzuka is similar to Spa, mixed with other great tracks, therefore I cannot wait to race there. I know it is quite tricky and long. The weather can be changeable there as well so that could maybe help us. A lot of things could happen. I would like to finish the season on a high note and we will keep focused and prepare for the last two races."

Sakon Yamamoto: "I had two successful days of testing at Silverstone. I was very impressed as it was the first time I have driven a Formula One car. Everybody was wondering if I could drive a Formula One car and I believe I have proved it. During the two days, we had mixed weather conditions so it was good for me to try the car with wet tyres as it may rain at Suzuka. I have spent a lot of time testing different types of Bridgestone tyres for the Japanese Grand Prix and I am pretty confident that we have found a good type. I have really enjoyed this test and I would like to thank Jordan Grand Prix for giving me that opportunity. I know the circuit at Suzuka very well so this will be a little advantage. I am glad I could have an initial feeling about the car previous to my Friday drive. I will try to give a lot of useful information to the team for the race. I cannot wait to drive in front of my home crowd."

Adrian Burgess - Sporting Director: "Suzuka is a 'proper' drivers' track, where the driver can influence the outcome quite a lot in comparison to other circuits. Narain knows the track as he has done a lot of miles there in Formula Nippon in 2001 so he should be competitive as soon as the weekend starts. This will also be the case for Sakon, who is used to the track and will be of a great help on Friday, especially in our tyre choice. Tiago, however, will have to spend some time learning the layout but it should be a circuit that suits his driving style. It is a very demanding, high downforce track for the car with high-speed corners like Silverstone or Spa, where it is crucial to find the right set-up but if we do push hard we can be in a good shape. Being in the country of our main two partners, Toyota and Bridgestone, I hope we can make the most of our package with car, engine and tyres all performing well and reliably."