Jerez Test – Day 2
Wednesday 5 December 2007
Location: Circuito Permanente de Jerez, Spain
Drivers: Timo Glock, Kamui Kobayashi
Track length: 4.428km
RUNNING LIKE GLOCK-WORK
Panasonic Toyota Racing continued its preparations for 2008
with Timo Glock and Kamui Kobayashi again clocking up the
kilometres at Jerez in Spain. Another sunny day gave the team
plenty of opportunity to try out 2008 development parts and
both drivers were quickly in the groove after making their
TF107 testing debuts yesterday. Once again, Kamui was charged
with completing as many laps as possible in his car, which
features a revised rear end and the 2008 standard ECU. Timo
had a more standard TF107 at his disposal, with electronic
driver aids disabled, and he focused on understanding mechanical
and aerodynamic set-up with the 2008 traction control ban
in mind. Both drivers enjoyed a largely trouble-free day.
Timo made solid progress but his programme ended around 90
minutes before the chequered flag as the team is closing in
on the 30,000-kilometre annual testing limit. Kamui continued
to test out 2008 development parts to the chequered flag and
once again he was among the busiest drivers of the day, completing
118 laps. Timo will continue in the car for day three, when
he will be joined by Jarno Trulli.
Timo Glock - Chassis TF107/03
Best Lap Time: 1min 20.523s
Position: 11th
Total laps: 54
Total distance: 239.112km
Kamui Kobayashi- Chassis TF107/06
Best Lap Time: 1min 21.699s
Position: 19th
Total laps: 118
Total distance: 522.504km
“That was another very busy day for me! Once again
I did a lot of laps but I keep fit and my neck is strong so
it was not a problem. It was quite a smooth day without any
big problems and I was able to complete my programme of long
runs. This week was my first Formula 1 test for a long time
so it was a good experience and I think it went well. Everything
about a Formula 1 car, braking, power and cornering speed
is so much more impressive than other cars I have raced and
I have really enjoyed these two days. Now I am looking forward
to next year when I will be third driver. I will work hard
to improve the car with the team and I am confident we will
work well together.”
Pascal Vasselon, Senior General Manager Chassis
“We can be pleased with our progress today because
we have completed all the work we expected to and the results
look promising. Timo has continued to impress us with his
feedback and pace. He has made some very valuable observations
which will help us in 2008 and he has already contributed
to an immediate improvement. He has put a tremendous amount
of effort into understanding the characteristics of the car
and suggesting how we can make improvements. We will continue
to work on set-up with him tomorrow and begin investigating
the 2009 tyre specification. Kamui has also worked hard and
for such a young driver to complete so many laps without mistakes,
and without any fitness problems, is very impressive indeed.
He can be very happy with his contribution and we thank him
for his efforts. I am sure he will do a good job as our third
driver next year.”
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