Frentzen, however, is determined to be driving again at the European Grand Prix two weeks from now. Zonta has plenty of experience of driving in Formula One. The Brazilian has had two seasons with British American Racing, but never really left a big impression, scoring just three points. Jordan said Frentzen was returning home to Monaco later on Saturday to see specialists. Race stewards have granted permission for Zonta, the official reserve, to start, and he immediately took to the track for the day's first free practice.
Qualification takes place later in the day.
Frentzen's Montreal accident came only two weeks after the German suffered another heavy crash in Monaco. Zonta said he had plenty of sympathy for the luckless Frentzen. I really hope to do a good job for him and for the Jordan team. Frentzen's accident, right at the end of the second free practice session on the Gilles Villeneuve circuit on Friday, occurred at the same place where he had a crash in 1999. I lost the rear of my Jordan and hit the barrier really hard.