SAF1 TEAM END OF TEST REPORT, PAUL RCIARD HTTT – Day
4
Date: 18 May 2007
Duration of test: 4 days
Driver Day 4: James Rossiter
Chassis: SA07-05
No. of Laps: 132
Best Lap Time: 1:29.869
Position: 6th (out of 11 cars)
Weather: Dry and clear with sunny spells
Temperatures: Air: 18-23°C, Track: 22-40°C
TOTAL TEST LAPS: 2169.4
TOTAL TEST KILOMETRES: 244 (Monaco configuration) & 246
(Montreal configuration)
BEST SAF1 TEAM LAP TIME: Circuit 2DbSC:
Takuma Sato, 1:06.281
Circuit 1EbSCv2: James Rossiter, 1:29.869
James Rossiter concluded the four-day test at Paul Ricard
HTTT for the SUPER AGURI F1 TEAM today.
At the conclusion of the week the team was able to complete
its aerodynamic analysis for the forthcoming Canadian Grand
Prix today. Once again the Bridgestone Potenza tyres worked
well and further detailed information was gathered in preparation
for the coming races. A continuation of set-up data afforded
the team greater scope with regard the current car’s
handling matrix.
Takuma Sato – Day 2
"The weather was nice and sunny, but a strong wind picked
up after a few hours in the morning. The test was not as smooth
as expected; we had an engine problem early on, but we quickly
caught up our work by late morning and were able to complete
the planned programme. The results from the afternoon were
encouraging. We completed the evaluation of the Monaco high-downforce
aero package and also the Bridgestone tyre test for the two
options we have for this race, which is just as crucial. During
the long runs we collected a lot of valuable data, so in the
end it was a good second day at the test."
James Rossiter - Days 1, 3 & 4
“Over the last two days we have been using the Montreal
configuration circuit at Paul Ricard. We evaluated the downforce
level of the Montreal spec aero package and also the tyre
options for the race. We managed to get good balance and found
some interesting points that may assist our performance. I
have had a great first week with the SUPER AGURI F1 TEAM and
am looking forward to travelling with them next week to Monaco.”
Graham Taylor, Sporting Director
“I would like to thank the team for their efforts after
a long and gruelling week. A substantial amount of information
has been gathered which should benefit our performance in
the coming races. The SA07 once again proved reliable, with
James and Taku benefiting from the completion of a comprehensive
number of laps.''
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