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Test in Le Castellet / Circuit Paul Ricard. May 14th – 16th 2008. Day two – Thursday |
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Thursday, 15 May 2008 |
Weather conditions: Overcast in the morning, some rain after lunch, afternoon sunny.
Temperatures: Air: 16 – 22 °C, Track: 19 – 36 °C
Number of drivers participating: 11 from 10 teams
Fastest lap overall: Kimi Raikkönen (Scuderia Ferrari) 1:05.381 min
Circuit length: 3.593 km
Robert Kubica
Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.08-06 / BMW P86/8
Test kilometres today: 485 km (135 laps)
Fastest lap: 1:05.905 min
Programme:
The BMW Sauber F1 Team today concluded the work on the car’s setup
with regards to the upcoming Monaco Grand Prix. Robert Kubica evaluated
different aero and suspension specifications and tested tyres. Although
the short version (3.593 km) of Circuit Paul Ricard offers a
significantly higher grip level than the streets of Monte Carlo, the
team achieved good progress with the F1-08 car in high downforce
configuration. The car ran without technical problems for the whole
session enabling the team to finish the scheduled test program despite
a rain caused break right after lunch.
What comes next:
The BMW Sauber F1 Team will continue testing in Le Castellet for
one more day. Tomorrow Nick Heidfeld will be the driver. On a longer
(5.255 km) and faster layout of Circuit Paul Ricard preparation for the
Canadian Grand Prix will be on the schedule.
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