JULY 16, 2001

Courtney's big break

JAGUAR RACING's Australian Formula 3 star James Courtney will at last test the team's Formula 1 challenger at Monza before the German Grand Prix.

The 2000 British Formula Ford champion's team mate Andre Lotterer has tried the car several times already, and was even put forward for a Superlicence when Eddie Irvine's appearance at the British Grand Prix was threatened by a neck injury - although Courtney has proven the stronger of the big cat's junior men.

Courtney is still in contention for the 2001 British Formula 3 title, the next round taking place at Donington Park next weekend, while Lotterer can now finish no higher than second.