TEST REPORT - MONZA - DAY ONE
Date: Tuesday 28th August 2007
Driver: Lewis Hamilton
Location: Autodromo Nationale Di Monza, Italy
Track Length: 5.793km
Weather: Dry for the majority of the day, with showers towards
the end of running: Track temperature, 40.1°C / Ambient
temperature, 30.5°C
Laps Run: 53
Kilometres Covered: 307km approximately
Best Lap Time: 1m24.112 at 12:05
Programme: The Vodafone McLaren Mercedes
team’s focused move from Turkey to Monza for a three
day test beginning today. Lewis took to the wheel of the MP4-22
as the team started to work through a preparatory programme
for the upcoming Italian Grand Prix. The test focused on the
low downforce configuration that will be used for the race
on the high speed Monza circuit, alongside various aerodynamic
upgrades. Some tyre evaluation also took place, with the track
traditionally tough on durability. Lewis’s programme
during the morning session was temporarily interrupted with
a CV joint failure, however he returned to the track soon
after. A shower towards the end of the day saw the team switch
to wet Bridgestone Potenzas, prior to the session being ended
prematurely due to the rain.
Driver for Day Two: Lewis in the morning, with Fernando taking
over driving duties from lunchtime.
Duration of Test: Three days (Tuesday 28th - Thursday 30th
August)
Unofficial times*:
Pos Driver Constructor Time Laps
1 Lewis Hamilton Vodafone McLaren Mercedes 1m24.112 53
2 Kimi Raikkonen Ferrari 1m24.258 60
3 Nick Heidfeld BMW Sauber 1m24.277 76
4 Jarno Trulli Toyota 1m24.523 61
5 Kazuki Nakajima Williams 1m25.052 98
6 Sebastian Vettel Toro Rosso 1m25.106 63
7 Nelson Piquet Renault 1m25.360 94
8 Rubens Barrichello Honda 1m25.377 85
9 Mark Webber Red Bull Racing 1m25.427 64
10 James Rossiter Super Aguri 1m25.548 69
*no official times available
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