|
BMW Sauber F1 Team - Test in Barcelona - Day two |
|
|
|
|
Tuesday, 26 February 2008 |
On the second of the Barcelona test days Robert Kubica and Nick
Heidfeld continued to work on the mechanical and aerodynamical set-up
of the BMW Sauber F1.08 as well as gaining more experience with the
standard ECU. In perfect weather conditions both drivers followed
different testing schedules in preparation for the first race of the
2008 season in Melbourne/Australia. Completing 96 (447 km) and 77 laps
(359 km) respectively Kubica and Heidfeld collected valuable data
concluding an overall positive day for the team
In the morning Nick Heidfeld did a precautionary stop on the track when
a warning light came on. The problem was tracked to a minor technical
issue which was solved on the spot, Heidfeld resumed testing after a
few minutes. During the day Heidfeld and Kubica also conducted several
practice starts and practice pitstops simulating race and qualifying
conditions.
Weather conditions: Some fog in early morning, clear sky and sunshine for the rest of the day.
Temperatures: Air: 14 – 22 °C, Track: 15 – 27 °C
Number of drivers participating: 19 of 10 teams (one team running only one car)
Fastest lap overall: Lewis Hamilton (McLaren-Mercedes) 1:21.234 min
Circuit length: 4.655 km
Robert Kubica
Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.08-03 / BMW P86/8
Test kilometres today: 447 km (96 laps)
Fastest lap: 1:22.625 min
Nick Heidfeld
Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.08-02 / BMW P86/8
Test kilometres today: 359 km (77 laps)
Fastest lap: 1:23.284 min
What comes next:
For a third and final day the BMW Sauber F1 Team will test in
Barcelona tomorrow. Again Robert Kubica and Nick Heidfeld will be at
the wheel of their respective F1.08 car.
|
