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BMW Sauber F1 Team - Test in Jerez - Day three
14.2.2008 von Wolfgang.
14.02.2008 Pressemeldung
Test in Jerez.
12th – 14th February 2008
Day three – Thursday
Weather conditions:
Sunny in the morning, overcast with some wind in the late afternoon.
Temperatures: Air: 12 – 22 °C, Track: 12 – 28 °C
Number of drivers participating: 16 of 9 teams (2 teams running only 1 car)
Fastest lap overall: Heikki Kovalainen (McLaren Mercedes) 1:17.974 min
Circuit length: 4.428 km
Robert Kubica
Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.08-03 / BMW P86/8
Test kilometres today: 572 km (129 laps)
Fastest lap: 1:19.535 min
Nick Heidfeld
Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.08-02 / BMW P86/8
Test kilometres today: 514 km (116 laps)
Fastest lap: 1:19.934 min
Programme:
Robert Kubica and Nick Heidfeld concluded the three days test in Jerez with development work of the new BMW Sauber F1.08. Contrary to the last two days, when the sessions were affected by strong winds, the weather today allowed numerous longruns which helped the team to evaluate different aerodynamical set-ups. Both drivers also executed practice starts and pitstops.
Over the three days period Kubica and Heidfeld completed a total of 336 and 319 laps (1488 and 1413 km) respectively. The team collected valuable data which enabled the engineers to improve the balance of the BMW Sauber F1.08. With four weeks to go before the season opening Australian Grand Prix the team will conduct further test sessions to capitalize on the full potential of the all new car.
What comes next:
Next stop on BMW Sauber F1 Team’s test schedule is Valencia, where from February 19th to 21st the development work on the F1.08 car will continue. Robert Kubica, Nick Heidfeld and new test driver Christian Klien are scheduled to attend.
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Jerez Testing, Day 3, 14/02/2008
14.2.2008 von Wolfgang.
The ING Renault F1 Team concludes its testing programme in Jerez
Nelson Piquet R28-02, 134 laps, 588 km, fastest lap: 1’19.817
Lucas Di Grassi R28-01, 73 laps, 320 km, fastest lap: 1’21.286
The ING Renault F1 Team was on track today to complete the final day of testing at the Circuito de Jerez in the south of Spain. The team was again operating a two-car programme with two R28s in action as preparations continue ahead of the opening Grand Prix in Melbourne next month.
Nelson Piquet remained at the wheel of the R28-02 for a third consecutive day, while fellow Brazilian Lucas Di Grassi returned to the cockpit of the R28-01, replacing Fernando Alonso for the final day. The young Brazilian first sampled the R28 on Tuesday and was happy to be back in the cockpit as he continues to familiarise himself with the new car.
Conditions remained warm and sunny throughout the day, and there was no repeat of the windy conditions that swept across the circuit yesterday, allowing the team to continue with its programme as planned. The team also took the opportunity to carry out some further pit stop practice.
Both drivers worked on improving the balance of the car and Nelson concentrated on long runs in the afternoon, covering a total 134 laps, adding to the two race distances he completed earlier in the week. Lucas had some minor problems in the morning but enjoyed a positive afternoon when he carried out some brake testing.
The team head to Barcelona next week to continue the intensive development programme.
Nelson Piquet: ”It was another good day and again we covered a lot of miles, which I’m happy about. Obviously we are working hard to improve the car as much as we can and we’re definitely seeing the results of the hard work from everyone back at the factory on the track. We have collected more valuable data today, which the team will be able to analyse before the test next week in Barcelona. So, overall a good three days for me and I definitely feel I am getting more used to the physical demands of F1.“
Lucas Di Grassi: “Today we spent the day testing a lot of different parts, so it was not about ultimate performance but understanding how these parts worked on the car. We found some good things and made some progress, so I’m happy with how the day went. Overall my two days here in Jerez with the team have been a very good experience and I was impressed with the R28. I feel I’m improving each time I drive the car and with the feedback I give the team, and I look forward to the next time I can work with the team.”
Christian Silk, Chief Test Engineer: “We kept to the programme as planned today with Nelson doing some set-up work in the morning, and then a race distance in the afternoon with no major problems on the car. With Lucas we did set-up work in the morning, but we had a few problems which slowed us down a bit. But the afternoon went well and we did some brake testing and Lucas gave good feedback and we have some valuable data.”
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CAMPEONATO DE BALEARES EN CIRCUITO F.B.E.A
14.2.2008 von Wolfgang.
1ª Campeonato Baleares de Circuito: 13 Abril
2ª Campeonato Baleares de Circuito: 1 Junio
3ª Campeonato Baleares de Circuito: 3 Agosto
4ª Campeonato Baleares de Circuito: 28 Septiembre
5ª Campeonato Baleares de Circuito: 26 Octubre
6ª Campeonato Baleares de Circuito: 16 Noviembre o 14 Diciembre
BMW Sauber F1 Team
14.2.2008 von Wolfgang.
BMW Sauber F1 Team - Test in Jerez - Day two
13.02.2008 Pressemeldung
Test in Jerez.
12th – 14th February 2008
Day two – Wednesday
Weather conditions:
Sunny and clear sky all day long, strong winds from late morning onwards.
Temperatures: Air: 12 – 20 °C, Track: 12 – 24 °C
Number of drivers participating: 16 of 9 teams (2 teams running only 1 car)
Fastest lap overall: Mark Webber (Red Bull Racing) 1:18.628 min
Circuit length: 4,428 km
Robert Kubica
Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.08-03 / BMW P86/8
Test kilometres today: 514 km (116 laps)
Fastest lap: 1:19.829 min
Nick Heidfeld
Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.08-02 / BMW P86/8
Test kilometres today: 483 km (109 laps)
Fastest lap: 1:20.201 min
Programme:
Robert Kubica and Nick Heidfeld continued to work on the general set-up of the BMW Sauber F1.08 following the test schedule as planned. Completing 116 and 109 laps respectively without any major problem both drivers collected valuable data progressing the development of the car. Both drivers did several practice starts and pitstops to check the car’s systems under these special conditions. Today’s test again was hampered by strong winds, which affected the lap times significantly and made aero work difficult. Due to the wind the team even interrupted scheduled long runs during the afternoon.
What comes next:
BMW Sauber F1 Team will conclude the Jerez test tomorrow. The programme includes more development work on the aerodynamical and mechanical set-up.
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Jerez Testing, Day 2, 13/02/2008
14.2.2008 von Wolfgang.
The ING Renault F1 Team completes its second day in Jerez
Fernando Alonso R28-02, 104 laps, 456 km, fastest lap: 1’19.710
Nelson Piquet R28-01, 110 laps, 483 km, fastest lap: 1’20.014
The ING Renault F1 Team remained in Jerez today to continue its winter testing programme in preparation for the new season. Conditions were warm and sunny, but windy conditions remained throughout the day and the team had to adapt its programme accordingly.
The team continued to operate a two-car programme, with Fernando Alonso and Nelson Piquet on driving duty. Fernando experienced some minor problems in the morning, but had a trouble-free afternoon and was able to test parts that were not affected by the windy conditions.
Nelson operated a similar programme, with set-up work in the morning, and then completed some longer runs in the afternoon. At the same time he was able to conduct the usual test procedures, including installation laps, starts, and pit-stop practice.
At the end of the day Fernando had covered 104 laps, with a best time of 1’19.710, while Nelson completed 110 laps, with a best lap of 1’20.014.
For the final day of running tomorrow, Nelson remains in the car and will be joined by fellow Brazilian Lucas Di Grassi, who will build on the work he completed with the team yesterday.
Fernando Alonso: ”Like all teams here we struggled with the very windy conditions. But we tried to make the most of the day and tested some important parts of the car that were not affected by the wind. So we did some useful work, but we will have to concentrate on the performance of the car later on in February.”
Nelson Piquet: “We carried out the same programme as yesterday, which went well, although we had to cope with the wind, which was not ideal. Still, we covered lots of laps and I completed a race distance in the afternoon, just as we did yesterday. It has been good to cover so many miles in the last couple of days as it is important for my preparation as a race driver, and hopefully tomorrow we will be able to continue doing that.”
Christian Silk, Chief Test Engineer: “We had to adapt the programme today because of the weather conditions, which made learning much about the set-up of the car quite difficult, especially in the afternoon. Nelson had a god day and completed his programme of set-up work in the morning and a race distance in the afternoon. With Fernando we had some minor problems which made for a slow morning, but in the afternoon the car ran without any problems. We did not manage to complete the set-up work we wanted but we did some brake testing instead.”
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