Kubica and Heidffeld on testing duties for BMW
Today the BMW Sauber F1 Team again concentrated on development work with the 2009 season in sight. Both test cars were interim cars based on the F1.08 with some aerodynamic components complying with the 2009 regulations.
Robert Kubica and Nick Heidfeld completed 76 and 81 laps (354 and 378 kms) respectively, tyres and reliability being the main focus of today’s work. “Of course we loose a lot of downforce compared to the 2008 car,” Kubica explained the effect of the new rules governing aerodynamics. “But because we are back from grooved to slick tyres, we have substantially more grip in slow corners. So with some more development I don’t think there will be too big a difference between the 2009 and 2008 cars.”
What comes next:
Tomorrow Nick Heidfeld and Christian Klien will be on duty for the BMW Sauber F1 Team. More evaluation work with the F1.08B cars is scheduled.
Robert Kubica
Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.08B-03 / BMW 86/9
Test kilometres today: 354 km (76 laps)
Fastest lap: 1:21.521 min
Nick Heidfeld
Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.08B-06 / BMW 86/9 KERS
Test kilometres today: 378 km (81 laps)
Fastest lap: 1:22.945 min
