Friday July 5th, 2002

Finn Mika Salo was forced to sit out the two practice sessions for the British Grand Prix on Friday following a bout of food poisoning.

The Toyota driver could only complete an installation lap in the first session before returning to the pits suffering from stomach pains. The Japanese squad said the doctors had advised the 35-year old Finn to rest and not drive throughout the day.

Salo, however, is expected to be ready to drive on Saturday.

"I did not feel too well when I woke up this morning," said Salo. "I went out at the beginning of session one to do an installation lap to see if the car was okay, but my stomach was really painful.

"Team doctor, Riccardo Ceccarelli, examined me and said that I have a kind of stomach infection. He recommended I rest today and is quite confident that I can drive again tomorrow."

Published at 12:38:06 GMT

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