SAF1 TEAM END OF TEST REPORT, BARCELONA – Day 3
Duration of test: 3 days
Driver Day 3: James Rossiter
Chassis: SA07-5B
No. of Laps: 60
Best Lap Time: 1:23.931
Position: 19th (out of 20 cars)
Weather: Cool and sunny
Temperatures: Air: 8°C min, 20°C max; Track: 10°C
min, 22°C max
TOTAL TEST MILEAGE 973.08 kilometres
TOTAL TEST LAPS 209
FASTEST TEAM LAP Anthony Davidson, Day 2, 1:23.547
For the final day of the first winter test of 2008 season
preparations, James Rossiter took over the driving duties
for SUPER AGURI F1 TEAM.
James picked up from where Anthony finished yesterday with
continued work being carried out on the MES 2008 controls
system, accumulating data for engineering analysis. In conjunction
with the controls development, James carried out brake and
aero evaluations working towards the 2008 SA08 and completed
a total of 60 laps.
Anthony Davidson
“I had a productive two days in the car and it was
interesting working with the new MES system. We had a few
issues on the first day, but we got on top of that very quickly
and I had a nice, balanced car on day two. It was a lot easier
than I thought it would be to drive without TC and driver
aids, so I am looking forward to next year now. We performed
well as a team and it has been a very positive test for me
to end the year on.”
James Rossiter
“We had a useful day developing the car with the MES
system and trying to understand it more. We were interrupted
by red flags on track, but we completed the planned programme
during the week’s testing and are happy with the results.”
Graham Taylor, Sporting Director
“Thanks to all the team and the drivers for their efforts
during this first test towards next year. A good amount of
data was gathered with progress being made each day and crucial
feedback from the drivers’ with regard the new for 2008
control systems. James and Takuma are scheduled to continue
at Jerez in a fortnight’s time."
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