TEST REPORT - MONZA - DAY FOUR
Date: Friday 31st August 2007
Driver: Pedro de la Rosa
Location: Autodromo Nationale Di Monza, Italy
Track Length: 5.793km
Weather: Wet to start, clearing during the day: Track temperature,
33.9°C / Ambient temperature, 23.8°C
Laps Run Today: 55
Kilometres Covered Today: 319km approximately
Best Lap Time of Today: 1m23.285 at 16:06
Today’s Programme: Pedro took over
driving duties at Monza, with the test extended following
yesterday’s bad weather. Due heavy rain overnight the
track was very wet during the morning. Pedro ventured out
on track for the first time shortly before 10:30, completing
an exploratory lap on wet tyres. Testing proper for the Spaniard
began shortly before 14:00, and for the first few runs in
the afternoon the track was still damp in various sectors.
Pedro and the test team finalised tyre evaluation with Bridgestone
prior to the Grand Prix next weekend. Significant aerodynamic
testing, brake selection, set-up and mechanical work also
continued, on both general development programmes and specific
to the Monza race.
Total Laps Run at Test: Total – 257: Fernando –
100 / Lewis – 102 / Pedro – 55
Kilometres Covered at Test: Total – 1,489km approx:
Fernando – 579km approx. / Lewis - 591km approx. / Pedro
– 319km approx.
Next Test: Jerez (Tuesday 18th – Thursday 20th September)
Unofficial times*:
Pos Driver Constructor Time Laps
1 Pedro de la Rosa Vodafone McLaren Mercedes 1m23.285 55
2 Felipe Massa Ferrari 1m23.289 67
3 Robert Kubica BMW Sauber 1m23.575 68
4 Nico Rosberg Williams 1m23.962 94
5 Jenson Button Honda 1m24.537 61
6 Tonio Liuzzi Toro Rosso 1m24.760 79
7 Ralf Schumacher Toyota 1m24.837 39
8 David Coulthard Red Bull Racing 1m25.185 69
9 Anthony Davidson Super Aguri 1m25.416 104
*no official times available
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