Sunday October 31st, 1999

BAR Ends a Pointless Season
BAR Press Release

British American Racing finished the 1999 season on a satisfactory note with a double-finish. Neither car missed a beat throughout the race and although the result did not yield any points, the team is satisfied with the reliability and overall performance which they showed today.

Jacques Villeneuve: "It has been a difficult year and today was again hard. I was attacking during the whole race, same as in qualifying, but it wasn't enough -the car was at its limit. Now we can look forward to next year without looking back."

Ricardo Zonta: "It was not a very exciting race for me. I had some understeer at the start and then we changed the front wing at the first pitstop. The balance was good after that but I still had no grip. I'm pleased for my mechanics and all the team that we finished the race, and now we have to look forward to next year."

Craig Pollock, Chairman & CEO: "Both drivers have run a very good race here at the last Grand Prix of the season, and the whole team has done a great job all year. Today's achievement, thanks to the efforts of everyone back at Brackley, and here, was to see both cars cross the finishing line for the first time this season, and I hope that this is a good starting point and sign for the season to come. I would like to thank everyone who has believed in, and supported us throughout our first season, especially British American Tobacco, Teleglobe, and our engine partner Supertec."