Test in Valencia. 15th – 18th January 2008
Day two – Wednesday
Weather conditions: Extremely windy but, apart from some
rain at lunch time, dry all day
Temperatures: Air: 15-17°C, Track: 15-20°C
Number of drivers participating: 2 (exclusive BMW Sauber F1
Team test)
Circuit distance: 4.005 km
Robert Kubica Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.08-02 / BMW
P86/8 Test kilometres today: 420,525 km (105 laps)
Nick Heidfeld Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.07-06 / BMW
P86/8 Test kilometres today: 300,375 km (74 laps)
Programme: The first scheduled proper test day with the new
F1.08 driven by Robert in Valencia was hampered by adverse
weather conditions as there were very strong winds in Valencia.
Therefore it was impossible to gain any useful test results
today. The BMW Sauber F1 Team concentrated on system checks
on long runs with the new car.
Nick was at the wheel of the F1.07 and carried out set-up
work with the standard ECU and race start simulation.
What comes next: Tomorrow Marko Asmer will be driving the
F1.07B. It is the second time the young Estonian (23) will
get behind the wheel of the team’s Formula One car.
Also tomorrow Nick will have his first drive with the new
BMW Sauber F1.08. The team hopes for better weather conditions
and productive set-up work with the new car to verify the
wind tunnel data.
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