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Narain to fix problems
Narain Karthikeyan's race in Moncao was cut short by a hydraulic problem. More on F1
Narain Karthikeyan, whose race was cut short by an hydraulic problem in the Monaco Grand Prix, on Sunday expressed hope that Jordan would be able to fix the problem before the next meet in Nuerburgring, Germany.
"I was the victim of an hydraulic problem on the Jordan EJ15 and there was nothing much I could do. I really hope that the team will have time to fix the problem for the Nuerburgring race next week as we are flying there directly from this race," Karthikeyan said after he was forced to retire with two-third of the race still remaining.
The next race will be held on next Sunday and the team has very little time to work on the vehicle.
"A shame really not to finish this (Monaco) race. I am quite disappointed. But at least I learned a lot on this track for next time I am here."
Having changed his engine, the Indian driver started the glamorous street race in the Monaco Principality from the back of the track between Juan-Pablo Montoya of McLaren and Ralf Schumacher of Toyota.
"I made a decent start. But on lap 23 after I had a contact with the barrier, the hydraulic system of my car got damaged. More
"It was not a trouble-free race for my EJ15. Ten laps after the start, my troubles started and I felt the first problems on the car. I stopped in the stands for a first check. The problem persisted and I came in again the following lap after for an additional check. I saw Alonso lap me on lap 15. Later on, I made my third stop to check the car and the car even stalled when I restarted to rejoin the race.
"On lap 23, after missing apex of turn 10, I touched the barrier. The hydraulic system which is fragile got damaged on the car and this ruined my dream to finish the Monaco Grand Prix. I knew from this point on I would be loosing power. I decided to bring the car back to the pits again and we decided with team Jordan Grand Prix to abandon the race."
The Indian said he was atleast happy that one of the car made it to the finish as his teammate Tiago Monteiro finished 13th.
"At least I am glad for the team that Tiago Monteiro was able to make it to the finish of the race."
