Zonta to be Supported

[Roy2]

When Lucky Strike BAR Honda announced the Olivier Panis signing, Craig Pollock said:
"I want to thank Ricardo Zonta for his continuing efforts. There are still five races left this season and he can be assured of our support in his efforts to achieve the best possible results. He is undoubtedly a talented young man and will always have a special place within the team as one of our original drivers. We certainly wish him well in the future."
The Managing Director of Honda R&D said: We are all looking forward to working with Olivier next year. I hope that he will find it easy to fit into the team and that we can quickly get good results together. I would also like to reaffirm our support for Ricardo. Honda will do everything it can to help him for the rest of the season.
Source: Bloomberg Sports News

[Liz]

Guess who is feeling guilty now. Too late, Pollock. Wait til next year.

[Mr.S]

I wonder how Pollock kept a straigt face while saying that.

[Valve Bounce]

OK, we'll let Zonta jump the queue at Minardi - Renault!!! He can come in as equal number 1 with Mark Gene.

[Liz]

I think Pollock is afraid Zonta will start talking now that he's out from under the boots of BAR. Once people start learning the truth about how he was treated there...

But on the other hand, egg facials are supposed to keep you young, so perhaps all the egg on his face will ultimately do him good!

[Jay]

Now, if only Ricardo signs for a mid-field team and finishes ahead of Jacques next year in the championship...

I have never thought that he was as talented as Jacques, but he is a nice guy who seems to be dedicated to his fans (rare in F1), so I hope he does well whereever he goes.