BMW concludes Paul Ricard test
The BMW Sauber F1 Team has concluded its 3 days of testing at the Paul Ricard Circuit today. Nick Heidfeld took over from Jacques Villeneuve and was on track side by side with test driver of the team, Robert Kubica.
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.
