TEST REPORT - SILVERSTONE - DAY THREE
Date: Thursday 21st June 2007
Driver: Fernando Alonso
Location: Silverstone, UK
Track Length: 5.141km
Weather: Sunshine with light rain showers: Track temperature,
32.2°C / Ambient temperature, 19.0°C
Total Laps Run: 58
Kilometres Covered: 298km approx.
Best Lap Time: 1m21.284 at 16:31
Total Laps Run at Test: Total - 214: Fernando - 58 / Pedro
- 156
Kilometres Covered at Test: Total – 1,100km approx:
Fernando - 298km approx. / Pedro - 802km approx.
Programme: Fernando Alonso took over driving
duties for the final day of the three day test at Silverstone.
Work continued to focus on aerodynamic developments, Bridgestone
Potenza tyre evaluation and general set-up work for the forthcoming
races. Running was interrupted this morning when an oil system
problem was discovered on Fernando’s car. In addition
light rain showers over lunchtime limited the running in the
early afternoon.
Martin Whitmarsh Quote: “This week
has seen us intensively testing the MP4-22 package, with work
concentrating on aerodynamic improvements and brake material
testing. Despite some inconvenient interruptions over the
course of the three days – mainly due to weather, we
feel confident that we have achieved a good understanding
of where we are in our preparations for the next set of back-to-back
races in France and Britain, and despite being unable to complete
the entire programme, the work we have done has been very
effective at this crucial stage of the Championship.”
Next Test: Spa Francorchamps, 10th – 12th July 2007
Unofficial times*:
Pos Driver Constructor Time Laps
1 Felipe Massa Ferrari 1m20.805 87
2 Nico Rosberg Williams 1m21.274 98
3 Fernando Alonso Vodafone McLaren Mercedes 1m21.284 58
4 Nelson Piquet Jnr Renault 1m21.357 108
5 Jarno Trulli Toyota 1m21.703 70
6 David Coulthard Red Bull Racing 1m21.933 69
7 Timo Glock BMW Sauber 1m22.456 80
8 Scott Speed Toro Rosso 1m23.049 66
9 Christijan Albers Spyker 1m23.374 36
10 Giedo van der Garde Spyker 1m25. 865 6
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