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BMW SAUBER F1 TEAM - TEST IN PAUL RICARD - DAY THREE |
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Written by Jeff Seabrook
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Monday, 10 April 2006 |
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Day three - Friday
Weather conditions: Sunny, air: 13-18°C, track: 14-31°C
Number of cars participating: 7
Fastest lap overall: 1:04.157 s, Ricardo Zonta, Toyota, Bridgestone
Nick Heidfeld : Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.06-07 / BMW P86 V8 Test kilometres today: 351 km (92 laps) Fastest lap: 1:05.673 s (lap 90)
Robert Kubica: Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.06-06 / BMW P86 V8 Test kilometres today: 409 km (107 laps) Fastest lap: 1:04.944 s (lap 101)
Nick worked on the set-up in the morning and validated aerodynamic parts, producing some interesting results. He also tested different brake materials. In the afternoon he worked on a tyre programme, but had to stop prematurely due to a hydraulic problem. Robert validated different set-ups and did some fine tuning of the electronic systems. He then completed an extensive tyre test programme.
What comes next: The BMW Sauber F1 Team will be testing in Barcelona from April 12 to 14.
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