Chris finishes a Grand Prix

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AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX

Race Day Sunday 19th October 2003

DAVID DE GEA: DNF

"I am very disappointed to have crashed on the first lap. We have some technical problems that my crew chief will look into. All I can say is I hope for much better things in Valencia. It really has not been a good weekend for me."

CHRIS BURNS: 20th

" It feels alright to finish my first GP of the year, I wanted to finish for the guys on the team but to be honest it's not where I want to finish. After five laps, the tyre dropped off and I was sideways, spinning it up. I was about 2 seconds down on my lap time from yesterday but just had to bring it home and finish the race. I really could not ride the wheels off it, I'm had to take it really easy and bring it home. It's my last chance in Valencia."

PETER CLIFFORD ­ (Team Manager)

"Very pleased to see Chris finish his race and he was mixing it well with the factory bikes in the opening laps. Valuable experience for him, a good ride and I am sure he is looking forward to Valencia.

As far as David's first lap incident is concerned its quite strange, we are yet to find out what actually happened."