EJ15B to skip Brit GP, too

Narain Karthikeyan says Jordan's 'b' spec car will probably also not race at the British grand prix. The Indian, like teammate Tiago Monteiro, tested the EJ15B – with a big aero update – in Spain last week but reported iffy reliability. ''We had some difficulties with the car,'' 28-year-old Karthikeyan told Indian newspaper The Deccan Chronicle, ''and we couldn't do many laps.''

While Narain and Tiago plug on with the regular car this weekend, 'Friday' driver Robert Doornbos – it was announced – is scheduled to steer the 'b' version in France. Karthikeyan revealed that Doornbos is likely to do the same at Silverstone, scene of the Formula One action next weekend. ''I think after (that) we will be in a more realistic position (to introduce the car),'' the rookie driver stated.

The German grand prix at Hockenheim is set for July 24.