TEST REPORT - PAUL RICARD HTTT - DAY THREE
Date: Thursday 17th May 2007
Drivers Pedro de la Rosa
Location: Paul Ricard HTTT, Le Castelett, France
Track Length: 5.255km
Track Configuration: 1E V2 SC
Weather: Overcast with some light drizzle: Track temperature,
31.7°C / Ambient temperature, 20.1°C
Total Laps Run: 96
Kilometres Covered: 504km approx.
Best Lap Time: 1m29.528 at 15.12
Programme: Pedro joined the Vodafone McLaren
Mercedes test team in the south of France today, as work at
the Paul Ricard track changed to preparations for the Canadian
and United States Grand Prix. Using the 1E SC circuit configuration,
the team was able to run the aero packages for the two races
on long straights, with hard braking zones. In addition, Bridgestone
Potenza tyre selection was a focus, with Pedro also looking
at brakes and set-ups for the North American double header.
Driver for Day Four: Pedro
Duration of Test: Four days (Tuesday 15th - Friday 18th May)
Unofficial times*:
Pos Driver Constructor Time Laps
1 Kimi Raikkonen Ferrari 1m28.833 50
2 Scott Speed Toro Rosso 1m29.039 95
3 Heikki Kovalainen Renault 1m29.070 89
4 Robert Kubica BMW Sauber 1m29.157 83
5 Mark Webber Red Bull Racing 1m29.179 85
6 Franck Montagny Toyota 1m29.205 67
7 Alex Wurz WilliamsF1 1m29.359 57
8 Pedro de la Rosa Vodafone McLaren Mercedes 1m29.528 96
9 Rubens Barrichello Honda Racing 1m30.108 71
10 Christian Klien Honda Racing 1m30.235 25
11 James Rossiter Super Aguri 1m30.286 115
12 Christijan Albers Spyker 1m32.245 16
13 Markus Winkelhock Spyker 1m32.756 43
*no official times available
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