Olivier Panis - Car Number 20
"The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is one of the most famous motorsport venues in the world and this gives it a very special ambience during the race weekend. The track itself requires a careful compromise of downforce levels to enable us to be quick enough along the very long pit-straight, whilst being competitive through the twistier and slower infield section. We found some interesting things at the tests last week, so I think we should be able to qualify in the top ten again. Then our priority must be to finish the race after the disappointing retirements in Hungary and Monza, hopefully with some points in the bag."

Cristiano da Matta - Car Number 21
"I'm very excited about the US Grand Prix, as I haven't raced in the States since my CART days, although I have actually never driven at the Indianapolis Speedway. Of course, I have seen it many times on the television, but my race debut will be on Friday morning. I don't think it will be too difficult to learn the F1 track, because there is just the long straight and a combination of slow speed corners. On paper, it looks like it will be more of a challenge to set the car up to perform well along the straight, as well as through the slower infield section. Whatever happens, I am sure it will be a highly enjoyable weekend."

2002 Flashback
The TF102s completed 84 laps in Friday practice setting the 12th and 14th best times. Having struggled in the morning session, car 25 battled with understeer but still managed the 16th fastest time. Car 24 had to settle with 19th on the grid after losing performance from the morning. Problems with both cars led to a lacklustre race. Car 24 finished in 14th place with car 25 one further behind in 15th.