Jerez testing, Day 1,
ING Renault F1 Team kicks off final test of 2007
season
Nelson Piquet Jr, R27-06, 63 laps, 277 km, best lap: 1:22.009
ING Renault F1 Team today began its final test of the 2007
season in Jerez, Spain. The week will be spent preparing for
the final three races of the year, but a substantial part
of the work will also be relevant to 2008.
At the wheel of chassis R27-06, Nelson Piquet Jr began the
day's work at 09:00 sharp, completing a busy morning. The
focus for the day was primarily on 2008 software systems,
and the Brazilian ran throughout without driver aids. He also
completed brake and aerodynamic testing, focusing particularly
on the forthcoming Chinese Grand Prix.
His running was limited by a mechanical problem during the
afternoon, but Nelsinho nevertheless collected some very useful
data, which will be built upon during the coming two days.
He completed a total of 63 laps, which equates to 277 km,
and finished sixth on the timesheets with a best lap of 1:22.009.
He will be driving at all three days of this test.
Nelson Piquet Jr: "I was really looking
forward to driving today, especially because I will be in
the car every day this week, which is the first time I have
had this opportunity since I joined the team. I felt comfortable
with the car straight away, and the pace was OK. I will be
aiming to bring the maximum to the team tomorrow as well,
to ensure we have done the best possible preparation for the
final three races of the year."
Christian Silk, Chief Test Engineer: "We
made good progress this morning, Nelson got to grips with
things quickly and we achieved our targets. The problem this
afternoon was a little disappointing, but we had a productive
first day even so. There are two days left, and lots to do.
We will be looking to achieve as much mileage as possible
before the end of the week."
DRIVER - TEAM - BEST LAPS
1 GLOCK BMW 1'20.606 71
2 LIUZZI Toro Rosso 1'21.280 90
3 BUEMI Red Bull Racing 1'21.309 59
4 MONTAGNY Toyota 1'21.555 72
5 DE LA ROSA McLaren 1'21.651 46
6 PIQUET ING Renault F1 Team 1'22.009 63
7 BARRICHELLO Honda 1'22.020 79
8 NAKAJIMA Williams 1'23.177 87
9 BADOER Ferrari 1'23.432 38
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