Monaco: Statement from Lucky Strike BAR Honda

Button will be back
By Phil Huff (31/05/2003)
May 31 2003

Lucky Strike BAR Honda have released this statement, following Jenson Button's huge accident in the second free practice session this morning.

"This morning, Lucky Strike B·A·R Honda driver Jenson Button crashed his car heavily during free practice for tomorrow's Monaco Grand Prix, when he touched the barrier under braking at the exit from the tunnel - the fastest point on the circuit (approximately 290 km/h).

He has been given a full medical at the Princess Grace Hospital in Monaco, which included the usual precautionary X-rays and scans. The team are relieved to confirm that he has not sustained any physical injuries, however, he is suffering from slight nausea, which is understandable given the severity of the accident.

As a consequence, B·A·R has decided to withdraw Jenson from today's final qualifying session. The team will seek medical advice tomorrow morning as to whether he is fit to take part in the race."

We'll keep you informed...