Indianapolis Grand Prix 2005

'It's the strangest race, ever!' British commentator.

The Indianapolis GP looked set to finally give Jordan a chance at a podium, with the withdrawal of the 7 teams using Michelin tyres, leaving it a 6 car race.

The potential dangers associated with using the tyres on the newly modified track, caused a number of accidents in the pre-qualifying & qualifying rounds and notably, for Ralf Schumacher whose car hit the wall and Zonta, who suffered similar problems.

US crowds jeered as the six remaining cars started the race.

Initially it had looked like the race would go on as per usual, with all teams completing the first lap before being called in.

Michelin advised they couldn't assure the safety of the drivers using those tyres if they went on with the race. This was attributable to the recent diamond-cut resurfacing of the track, which Bridgestone were able to plan ahead for, due to the use of their tyres on the Indianapolis track in nascar racing during the last month.

Nonetheless 'the show must go on,' and Schumacher clocked up the 84th win of his career, followed by Ferrari team mate Rubens Barrichello and Jordan's Tiago Monteiro, who was clearly delighted to gain p3, despite the controversy.