Jeddah Corniche Circuit

SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX

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January 22, 2001
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Kim De Schutter called a sudden press conference to announce the signing of 2000 sensation Joost Jonk.

"I, Kim De Schutter, am pleased to confirm our line up for the 2001 championship. Joost Jonk, who scored very well in 2000 will be 1st driver.

Luc Lissens who drove a good test session at Barcelona will assist Joost as 2nd driver.

I am still shaking (while writing this), it is good news for Repsol Ferrari Racing that we have secured such a good driver as Joost. The team really needs him. I can say it was not easy to get Joost to the team.

Luc Lissens agreed immediately to race for RFR.

With only signed Luc initially the past few days I began to hesistate, I was really not sure if RFR could participate as you need a 2000 driver in your line up. But Then, Sunday 21 January Joost said he would drive for RFR afher a lot of talking, I was happy like a little child!

Now back to reality, I hope the best for the team and the drivers to score as much as possible."