De la Rosa completes Monza test for McLaren

Pedro took over driving duties at Monza, with the test extended following yesterday’s bad weather. Due heavy rain overnight the track was very wet during the morning. Pedro ventured out on track for the first time shortly before 10:30, completing an exploratory lap on wet tyres.

Testing proper for the Spaniard began shortly before 14:00, and for the first few runs in the afternoon the track was still damp in various sectors. Pedro and the test team finalised tyre evaluation with Bridgestone prior to the Grand Prix next weekend. Significant aerodynamic testing, brake selection, set-up and mechanical work also continued, on both general development programmes and specific to the Monza race.