Barcelona Testing, Day 2,
Day 2 of testing saw Fernando Alonso and Giancarlo continue
their work with the R26, with both drivers focusing on long
runs for tyre testing.
Testing continued today at the Circuit de Catalunya, with
Fernando Alonso and Giancarlo Fisichella once again working
in the new R26 on reliability work, race simulation and tyre
development with Michelin.
Cold temperatures during the early morning again limited
the drivers' running until around 11:00. Once the circuit
had warmed sufficiently to allow useful running to begin,
both drivers completed extensive tyre programmes for Michelin
throughout the day. For Fernando, this took the form of a
Grand Prix simulation during the morning followed by medium-distance
runs in the afternoon, all of which were completed without
incident. Giancarlo's day was disrupted by two stoppages on
track, the first when a problem with an engine ancillary caused
him to spin, while a mechanical problem in the late afternoon
curtailed his running. He nevertheless completed 68 laps as
he set third fastest time.
In total, Renault completed 177 laps, which equates to 819km,
during the day.
Christian Silk, Chief Test Engineer: "The
weather meant we had another slow start to the day, but when
the drivers began their programme, we had another very productive
day. Giancarlo was slightly hampered by two technical incidents,
but we expect that at this time of year, early in the car's
development. Both drivers are happy with the car's performance,
and we made very good progress on the tyres today. It was
also pleasing to see Fernando complete our first race simulation
this morning, without problems."
Unofficial times*:
Pos Driver Constructor Time Laps
1 Felipe Massa Ferrari 1m15.969 73
2 Rubens Barrichello Honda Racing 1m16.274 109
3 Nick Heidfeld BMW Sauber 1m16.360 67
4 Giancarlo Fisichella Renault 1m16.550 91
5 Jenson Button Honda Racing 1m16.560 70
6 Fernando Alonso Renault 1m16.740 82
7 David Coulthard Red Bull Racing 1m16.885 42
8 Michael Schumacher Ferrari 1m16.904 80
9 Jarno Trulli Toyota 1m17.250 88
10 Ralf Schumacher Toyota 1m17.504 71
11 Tonio Liuzzi Toro Rosso 1m17.590 93
12 Kimi Raikkonen Team McLaren Mercedes 1m17.739 65
13 Robert Kubica BMW Sauber 1m17.993 93
14 Pedro de la Rosa Team McLaren Mercedes – V10 1m18.256
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*no official times available
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