Monza Test - Day Three
The Midland Formula 1 Racing team enjoyed excellent testing
conditions on its final day of testing at the Autodromo Nazionale
Monza in Italy, covering more mileage than it had during the
previous two days of the test and setting its fastest lap
time of the week in the process.
Tiago Monteiro benefited from dry, warm track conditions
and the M16's faultless reliability to record a fastest lap
time of 1:23.85 - an improvement of 1.04s over the Christijan
Albers' best time yesterday, and 1.65s faster than the mark
set by Giorgio Mondini on Tuesday.
The team now heads back to its operational base in Silverstone
to undertake final preparations on its race package before
returning to Monza next week for the Italian Grand Prix.
Weather Conditions:
Dry and Sunny
Max. Air temp: 28° C / Max track temp: 40° C
Driver:
Tiago Monteiro
Chassis:
M16-01
Engine:
Toyota RVX-06 G085
Fastest Lap:
1:23.85
Number of Laps:
100
Distance:
577 km
Dominic Harlow, Chief Race and Test Engineer:
"We were able to cover almost 600 km today, with a full
programme that included tyres, aerodynamic components, brakes
and set-up testing. Again, we found improvements that translated
directly into improved lap times and are confident that we
will be continuing our trend of increasing competitiveness
at the race here next weekend."
Tiago Monteiro:
"We had a very productive day, going through a lot of
test items and covering pretty much everything that we had
wanted to. We focused entirely on long runs and didn't do
a qualifying simulation, so the times are not as low as they
might have been otherwise, which is quite encouraging. But
it's very good data for the race, and we're pleased with the
100 laps we were able to put in today. I think we're in good
shape heading into next weekend."
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