No new HRT car until Bahrain
Narain Karthikeyan has confirmed that Hispania will not have their 2011 challenger up and running in time for the first three pre-season tests.
The team, who raced their 2010 model for the first time at the season-opening GP, will have a maximum of four days of testing before the start of the new season according to Karthikeyan.
Team principal Colin Kolles confirmed earlier in the month that the team would not be running their new car at the first test in Valencia, but was hopeful of making use of it in Jerez and Barcelona, something that now looks unlikely.
"Our new car won't be ready for the first three tests in Spain where I will drive the 2010 car," Karthikeyan told The Times of India.
The primary change to the car for the upcoming season revolves around a new partnership with Williams.
"I am excited about [the 2011 car]," explained the 34-year-old.
"But I am more excited about the advances in the technical side of the car which, on paper, should make the car more competitive than last year.
"The biggest change will be the gear-box and hydraulics package from Williams. The car will have the Cosworth engine, coupled with the systems from Williams. Basically, the whole geometry around the engine will be the same as the Williams cars," he added.
However, the Indian driver did concede that the team would not be making use of all the new innovations set for the coming season.
"We are not likely to use the KERS. But adjustable wings will hopefully add to our potency," he said.
Credit: PlanetF1.com (www.planetf1.com)
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