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BMW Sauber F1 Team - Monza Test - Day one
Tue Aug 29 20:00:00 CEST 2006 Press Release
Sebastian did some long runs in order to get used to driving in low downforce configuration. Nick started with set-up work in the morning ...
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August 29th - August 31st 2006
Day one - Tuesday
Weather conditions: sunny in the morning, then cloudy, air 21 - 28°C, track 21
- 41°C
Number of cars participating: 14
Fastest lap overall (based on the team's own timekeeping):
1:22.389 min, Felipe Massa, Ferrari, Bridgestone
Sebastian Vettel:
Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.06-06/ BMW P86 V8
Test kilometres today: 539 km (93 laps)
Fastest lap: 1:23.772 min (lap 81)
Nick Heidfeld:
Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.06-07 / BMW P86 V8
Test kilometres today: 429 km (74 laps)
Fastest lap: 1:24.088 min (lap 48)
Programme:
Sebastian did some long runs in order to get used to driving in low downforce
configuration. After that he started with set-up work, and he did a small tyre
programme in the afternoon. Nick started with set-up work in the morning
followed by some aerodynamic evaluations. In addition, the team worked on
engine development. Nick then completed a tyre test for Michelin. The two
drivers ran different programmes in the afternoon.
What comes next:
Tomorrow, Robert Kubica will take over from Sebastian, while Nick will continue
to drive. The focus will be on further improving the set-up and on tyre
testing.