Transmission problem for Webber
At the first day of the French Grand Prix weekend, David Coulthard showed off the speed of the RB3. Team mate Mark Webber was less fortunate as he suffered a transmission problem and had to stop during the second free practice session.
David Coulthard, 1st Practice P5, 2nd Practice P6
"A normal Friday session today, evaluating tyres, chasing balance and getting the car set ahead of tomorrow. The times were promising, but I don't really get too excited about them on a Friday, as qualifying is the important thing."
Mark Webber, 1st Practice P20, 2nd Practice P16
"I'd just started a long run in the second session and the car suffered a transmission problem, so I had to stop. The second session on a Friday is important, so it's a shame that we couldn't run for all of the time, but we'll get information on the problem tonight and look into it ready for tomorrow."
David Coulthard
1st Practice Position: 5 Best Time: 1:16.268 Laps: 24 Chassis No: 3
2nd Practice Position: 6 Best Time: 1:15.958 Laps: 36 Chassis No: 3
Mark Webber
1st Practice Position: 20 Best Time: 1:17.435 Laps: 26 Chassis No: 4
2nd Practice Position: 16 Best Time: 1:16.562 Laps: 17 Chassis No: 4
