Day 3 at Paul Ricard for ING Renault F1 Team
Heikki Kovalainen: R27-06, 89 laps, 458 km, fastest lap:
1'29.070
Today, the ING Renault F1 Team finished its third day of
testing on the Paul Ricard HTTT circuit. After the first two
days' running in Monaco Grand Prix set-up, like the other
teams present on the French circuit the ING Renault F1 Team
switched to preparation for the Canadian Grand Prix. On the
Castellet E1b-SCV2 layout measuring 5,255 kilometres the French
squad continued its development programme with Heikki Kovalainen,
who was in the car for the second day on the trot.
The Finn has been able to prepare for both the Monaco event
and the Canadian one during his test session this week. Today,
he concentrated on setting up his R27 for the new layout working
mainly on aerodynamic tests in view of the races to come.
He completed his programme without any problems and his results
were very positive.
By the end of the day he had covered a total of 89 laps,
some 458 kilometres, and set the third-quickest time in 1m
29.070s. Today's results will now be analysed, and more testing
for Canada will continue tomorrow when Giancarlo Fisichella
relays his team-mate in the Renault for the final day of practice.
Heikki Kovalainen: "It was interesting
changing circuits today because of the new braking points,
trajectories and another level of downforce. It was a pretty
busy day. We completed our programme and we got through all
the points we had to review. I now feel ready for Monaco and
the races to come."
Christian Silk, Chief Test Engineer: "We
thought that this morning's wind would interfere with our
test schedule, but finally we got through a lot of work. Heikki
said that he was happy with the car and we soon began our
general preparation programme for Canada and the races to
come. Tomorrow, Giancarlo will continue the work begun today
and that'll bring us to the end of a marathon four-day test
session."
DRIVER TEAM BEST LAPS
1 RAIKKONEN Ferrari 1'28.833 50
2 SPEED Toro Rosso 1'29.039 94
3 KOVALAINEN Renault 1'29.070 89
4 KUBICA BMW 1'29.157 83
5 WEBBER Red Bull Racing 1'29.179 84
6 MONTAGNY Toyota 1'29.205 66
7 WURZ Williams 1'29.359 57
8 DE LA ROSA McLaren 1'29.528 95
9 BARRICHELLO Honda 1'30.108 71
10 KLIEN Honda 1'30.235 25
11 ROSSITER Super Aguri 1'30.286 113
12 ALBERS Spyker 1'32.245 16
13 WINKELHOCK Spyker 1'32.756 43
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