Jerez Testing, Day 2, 09/02/06
Day two of testing with the R26 in Jerez; Giancarlo Fisichella
and Heikki Kovalainen representing the team.
The Renault F1 Team completed a trouble-free day of testing
at Jerez. Giancarlo Fisichella and Heikki Kovalainen alternated
on track owing to the unavailability of rear wings, but nevertheless
completed their planned work for the day.
Giancarlo Fisichella took to the track this morning in very
cold conditions, completing two short runs followed by three
medium-distance runs before lunch. He also completed the day's
running at the end of the afternoon, working on tyre testing
and chassis set-up, completing a total of 77 laps.
Heikki Kovalainen took to the track in the second R26 in
early afternoon, and also completed tyre development work
with Michelin. The Finn completed 46 laps without incident.
Giancarlo Fisichella: "It was my first
day of testing this week, and I focused on tyre testing, with
pretty good results. I felt good straight away in the car.
I hope we will be able to do a lot more laps tomorrow, and
I think we will be working in good conditions, which is important
for getting the most out of the winter tests."
Heikki Kovalainen: "We did not have
any major incidents at this test and continued our tyre programme,
which was the primary objective for the day. I am getting
used to the R26 now. I think the R26/RS26 package is handling
well, and is showing more and more potential. In general,
I am pleased with my performance and I am concentrating on
helping every do the best possible preparations for Bahrain."
Christian Silk, Chief Test Engineer: "We
had another day of trouble-free testing. The two cars had
a complicated programme, with tyre testing and chassis set-up
work forming the majority of our running. The drivers and
engineers worked diligently and patiently, and we did a lot
of laps in the circumstances. Heikki continued learning about
the R26 and the car seems to suit him well; as for Fisico,
he was pleased to get back on track after a two week break."
DRIVER - TEAM - BEST LAPS
1 DE LA ROSA McLaren 1:17.452 125
2 FISICHELLA Renault 1:17.483 77
3 WEBBER Williams 1:17.764 106
4 BUTTON Honda 1:17.986 118
5 VILLENEUVE BMW 1:18.188 111
6 HEIDFELD BMW 1:18.282 60
7 KOVALAINEN Renault 1:18.555 46
8 ROSBERG Williams 1:18.833 61
9 RAIKONNEN McLaren 1:18.941 41
10 TRULLI Toyota 1:19.086 102
11 R.SCHUMACHER Toyota 1:19.322 108
12 LIUZZI Toro Rosso 1:19.396 76
13 ALBERS Midland 1:20.682 91
14 MONTEIRO Midland 1:20.897 64
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