Gearbox problems for Liuzzi
As the Canadian Grand Prix weekend kicked off today with two free practice sessions, Toro Rosso driver Scott Speed had a collision with Red Bull driver Mark Webber as the Aussi driver brake tested Speed. Team mate Tonio Liuzzi had problems with his gearbox, in both sessions, it broke.
Scott Speed (STR2-04)
"The track was very slippery today, but that's always the case here and on top of that, we are running very low downforce so I think that when the track develops some grip it will benefit us. At the end of the session, for some reason I don't understand, Mark did the most strange thing I have seen since I've been in Formula 1. I haven't been brake tested like that since my karting days. I'll be interested to see what Mark has to say about that!
First Practice Session
Best lap 1.19.234, pos. 16th, 29 laps
Second Practice Session
Best lap 1.18.602, pos. 16th, 37 laps
Tonio Liuzzi (STR2-03)
"In one way I am happy because the car went well and feels well balanced so I had high hopes. But on the other hand things didn't go well as I had to stop in both sessions with a broken gearbox. This is without a doubt the main problem we have to sort out this weekend. At the end of the day, we suffered because we were unable to do many laps, especially in the form of a long run, but in any case I am optimistic because I was still able to see the potential of the car."
First Practice Session
Best lap 1.20.331, pos. 19th, 12 laps
Second Practice Session
Best lap 1.18.493, pos. 14th, 33 laps