Unprofessional behaviour says Colin Kolles

Picture © Huw Alban
By Huw Alban
November 22 2005

In a surprise story today, Midland principal Colin Kolles has launched a scathing attack against Narian Karthikeyan. In a statement Kolles slams the Indian driver and his management, accusing them both of unprofessional conduct !

This news comes only days after Narain revealed that his negotiations with Midland over a 2006 race seat had ended due to cost.

"Narain has lost out because of his management," Kolles is reported to have said to the Indian 'Economic Times' newspaper on Thursday. "A pro driver has professional management but we didn't see that in his case."

Kolles also refused to confirm the price tag on the seat, stated as being around (US) $9.5 million and $14 million by Karthikeyan. "Narain was just not available for us. He had a very fair offer from us and it was much less than what he said. Money is not really the problem. To succeed in formula one, one needs a lot more."

The new team principal also attacked Narain’s performances for the Jordan team throughout 2005. "The benefits for us were zero," stated the Romanian. "It did nothing for Jordan."

It is no secret that Karthikeyan enjoyed a less than amicable working relationship with his team boss, but he has been quick to answer the criticism today. "I stand by what I've said,” said Narian. “If he doesn't like the way we work, then I don't like the way he works."

Hand bags at dawn folks…