Hockenheim is not the best place to try this new wing - Kovalainen

During the three-day test session at Hockenheimring, the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes F1 Team tested a new top body engine cover. It is however not clear if the team will use the new aero device during their home race next week at Hockenheim.

Heikki Kovalainen said: “The new top body engine cover has been designed to improve aero performance, particularly through high-speed corners – and we feel it had an advantage during the Hockenheim test. But it’s still too early to say; maybe Hockenheim is not the best place to try this new wing and we need to see if it is affected by crosswinds – it was quite windy at the Hockenheim test, but we didn’t seem to be too affected by the wind. It’s definitely encouraging for the future.”