Shakedowns and straight line testing as final preparation for Melbourne

Although the F1 teams have round-up the final pre-season test session yesterday, they still continue their preparations for the first race of the season, the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park, Melbourne.

Two teams have scheduled a final straight line test session at Menorca. The BMW Sauber F1 Team is travelling to the Spanish island at the moment and on Thursday 6 March, the McLaren Mercedes team will conduct some final straight line aerodynamic work in Menorca.

The other teams have moved back to the factory to make the final preparations for the Australian Grand Prix. Ferrari, Toro Rosso and Honda will conduct one final shakedown before travelling 'Down Under'.

Ferrari's Luca Badoer will be on track at Fiorano on 6 March where he will shakedown the cars that will be used in the Australian Grand Prix. Toro Rosso will work at the same track 3 days earlier for their shakedown.

Honda has scheduled a private three-day test session at the Circuit of Jerez from 4-6 March before travelling to Melbourne.