BMW Sauber F1 Team - Testing Paul Ricard
Testing Day 3
Number of cars participating: 11 (13 drivers)
Fastest lap overall (track version: 5.255 km): 1:28.833 min,
Kimi Räikkönen, Ferrari
Robert Kubica
Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.07-05 / BMW P86/7 V8
Test kilometres today: 436 km (83 laps)
Fastest lap: 1:29.157 min (on lap 54)
Programme:
Today, the drivers were running on the 5.255 km version of
the track in preparation for the forthcoming races in Canada
and the US. Due to wind and light rain in the afternoon, the
conditions were not ideal. Robert started the day defining
a baseline set-up for a medium downforce configuration. He
then tested different downforce options. Part of today's programme
was the comparison of the two tyre compounds for the two forthcoming
races. In addition, Robert made several practice starts. The
team was able to complete the planned programme.
What comes next:
Tomorrow, Nick Heidfeld will take over driving duties from
Robert and will continue preparation for the medium downforce
tracks.
Testing Day 2
Number of cars participating: 11 (12 drivers)
Fastest lap overall (track version: 3.593 km): 1:05.614 min,
Lewis Hamilton, McLaren-Mercedes
Robert Kubica
Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.07-05 / BMW P86/7 V8
Test kilometres today: 503 km (140 laps)
Fastest lap: 1:06.186 min (on lap 105)
Programme:
Robert Kubica started the day working out a baseline-set up.
He then evaluated aerodynamic modifications on the car. The
team also did development work on the electronic systems.
In the afternoon Robert tried different set-ups and gained
a lot of valuable information. Since yesterday, the two drivers
have covered 254 laps without any technical problems. This
enabled the team to complete the planned programme on the
short version of the track.
Testing Day 1
Number of cars participating: 11
Fastest lap overall (track version: 3.593 km): 1:05.699 min,
Lewis Hamilton, McLaren-Mercedes
Timo Glock
Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.07-05 / BMW P86/7 V8
Test kilometres today: 410 km (114 laps)
Fastest lap: 1:07.712 min (on lap 109)
Programme:
The conditions were quite difficult today due to gusty winds.
However, this didn't affect the programme too much. Timo Glock
worked mainly on the set-up for the upcoming Monaco Grand
Prix. In addition he did some system work, and he tested some
new mechanical components that revealed promising results.
Timo enjoyed a trouble-free day and was able to complete 114
laps.
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