CHINESE GRAND PRIX FREE PRACTICE
Vodafone McLaren Mercedes drivers Fernando Alonso and Lewis
Hamilton were second and fourth respectively in Friday’s
free practice sessions for the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai,
the penultimate round of the 2007 Formula 1 World Championship.
In the afternoon, Fernando completed 28 laps and put in a
time of 1min36.613. Lewis did 33 laps and set a best time
of 1min36.876. In the morning session, Fernando was second
with 1min37.108 (18 laps) whilst Lewis was fourth with 1min37.210
(20 laps).
Practice Session One:
Fernando: Lewis:
10.01: out/in 10.02: out / in
10.35: 5 laps, best 1:37.951 10.31: 6 laps, best 1:37.524
10.57: 5 laps, best 1:37.108 (2nd) 10.53: 6 laps, best 1:37.210
(4th)
11.21: 7 laps, best 1:37.468 11:20. 7 laps, best 1:37.571
Practice Session Two:
Fernando: Lewis:
14.02: 4 laps, best 1:37.580 14.01: 5 laps, best 1:37.657
14.24: 4 laps, best 1:36.828 14.18: 5 laps, best 1:36.876
(4th)
14.36: 4 laps, best 1:36.613 (2nd) 14.36: 3 laps, best 1:36.923
14.54: 8 laps, best 1:37.574 14.53: 10 laps, best 1:37.676
15.18: 8 laps, best 1:37.567 15.16: 10 laps, best 1:37.792
FERNANDO ALONSO
"A very close practice session, with no problems throughout.
As usual we worked on our set-up in the morning and made some
good progress there, and then in the afternoon we concentrated
on the tyre comparison. It is good to be back in China as
I like this circuit. I expect it should be a very interesting
weekend with the top four cars being very competitive here."
LEWIS HAMILTON
"Both sessions went pretty smoothly, and I was able to
get a good handle on this circuit, the sixth new one for me
this year and completed the planned programme for today. It
is a nice track, and the car felt good to drive. I am looking
forward to the rest of the weekend where I expect that we
have every chance for another strong result."
RON DENNIS
"A trouble free two sessions, where we made good progress
on the set up of the cars. The times have been close and consistent,
so we will have to look to see where we may be able to gain
an advantage over our main competitiors over night. However
we are happy with the performance so far and expect to be
competitive all weekend."
NORBERT HAUG
"As usual the first four are close together. Today we
have done what had been planned, and the basis for a good
result is there."
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