TEST REPORT - SPA FRANCORCHAMPS - DAY TWO
Date: Wednesday 11th July 2007
Driver: Fernando Alonso
Location: Spa Francorchamps, Belgium
Track Length: 7.004km
Weather: Wet to start, drying out during the morning. Rain
during the afternoon: Track temperature, 26.1°C / Ambient
temperature, 14.3°C
Laps Run: 68
Kilometres Covered: 476km approx.
Best Lap Time: 1m47.012 at 11:47
Programme: Fernando took over driving duties
at the Spa test from Lewis today, with the Spaniard taking
to the revised track for the first time. The track was initially
damp from overnight rain, however as it dried out the team
were able to complete the systems and set-up programme. The
morning also saw the aerodynamic schedule concluded to positive
effect, focusing on components around the front of the car.
As predicted, there was rain at Spa for much of the afternoon.
The cars were able to return to the track for the final 30
minutes and the team focused on damper work. With further
rain forecast for tomorrow and no possibility of an extension
of the test to Friday, Vodafone McLaren Mercedes will prioritise
the work for tomorrow overnight to make best use of the available
track time.
Driver for Day Three: Fernando
Duration of Test: Three days (Tuesday 10th - Thursday 12th
July)
Unofficial times*:
Pos Driver Constructor Time Laps
1 Felipe Massa Ferrari 1m46.698 56
2 Fernando Alonso Vodafone McLaren Mercedes 1m47.012 68
3 Heikki Kovalainen Renault 1m47.754 44
4 Ralf Schumacher Toyota 1m48.534 31
5 Adrian Sutil Spyker 1m48.873 49
6 David Coulthard Red Bull Racing 1m48.915 42
7 Jenson Button Honda 1m49.526 54
8 Sebastien Bourdais Toro Rosso 1m49.732 53
9 Nico Rosberg Williams 1m50.295 54
10 Anthony Davidson Super Aguri 1m52.438 56
11 Robert Kubica BMW Sauber 1m55.155 32
*no official times available
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