BMW WilliamsF1 Team - Barcelona Test Summary
If the following text-only file is not easily readable, particularly any tables of numbers, try enlarging this window since every line has a forced end and there is no word-wrap. Otherwise, this report will look and print better from the following PDF file: http://www.sportssystems.com/applib/PDFload.cfm?file=/email/filehost/WX232.p df=BC232WX3TBEeY <http://www.sportssystems.com/applib/PDFload.cfm?file=/email/filehost/WX232. pdf&id=BC232WX3TBEeY> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Barcelona Test: 8 - 11 July 2003 Summary: The BMW WilliamsF1 team today completed a successful four day split testing programme in Barcelona and Ladoux. Ralf Schumacher, Marc Gené and Marko Asmer undertook testing duties in Barcelona whilst Olivier Beretta carried out tyre work for Michelin in Ladoux. In preparation for the forthcoming British Grand Prix, Ralf and Marc concentrated on set- up configurations and tyre selection as well as focusing on the aero and mechanical variables of the FW25. During the week, both drivers completed race simulations and performed endurance running for BMW. With back-to-back one-two finishes in Nürburgring and Magny-Cours, victory in Monaco and the only constructor to have scored points in every race this season, the BMW WilliamsF1 Team travel to Silverstone next weekend for their home Grand Prix with hopes of further success and securing the lead in the Constructor’s Championship. Sam Michael (Chief Operations Engineer, WilliamsF1): "We ran a split test this week at Barcelona and Ladoux. With the implementation of the test ban on Monday, it was the last opportunity for all of the teams to test for almost 2 months so we all had fairly busy schedules to complete. In total, we managed to cover over 4000kms securing invalauble information for the forthcoming races. For the majority of both tests, we were lucky enough to have hot weather with ambient temperatures averaging 33°C and track temperatures above 50°C each day. " Marc Gené and Marko Asmer started off the test in Barcelona with a day of aero and suspension measurements. Marc did a fantastic job for us, particularly if you consider how many miles he covered this week. Marko Asmer also proved himself to be a keen and competent worker in the car providing us with some great feedback. "Ralf joined Marc for the remainder of the test in Barcelona and recorded a significant number of laps whilst working through his schedule. Both drivers concentrated on tyre evaluations with Michelin, mechanical setup work, software development work as well as completing race simulations and endurance running for the engine. " In Ladoux, Olivier Beretta concentrated on a tyre programme for Michelin. Tyre testing is such an important element to our test programme, clearly demonstrated by the advantage that Michelin has demonstrated in recent Grands Prix, and the work we did on the last day confirmed our tyre choices for the upcoming Grand Prix at Silverstone. The team tested and verified a couple of key changes that we made to the cars a few races ago so we’re encouraged by that. Several innovative development directions also arose during the week which we are looking to incorporate in the next few races, so we should be fairly well prepared for the rest of the European rounds. "The time and effort put in behind the scenes between races by everyone on the test team is a crucial element of our racing programme. Combined with the efforts made by our technical suppliers, we can hopefully maintain our current performance level and secure some more Championship points. Barcelona daily best times: - Best lap time of the day in bold - Number of laps completed Driver / Car Tyre 08.07.03 09.07.03 10.07.03 11.07.03 Alex Wurz M - 1:20.212 No time 1:17.624 West McLaren Mercedes 32 7 37 Rubens Barrichello B - 1:18.831 1:17.837 - Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro 81 102 Ralf Schumacher M - 1:17.918 1:18.409 1:18.412 BMW WilliamsF1 Team 98 95 60 Marc Gene M 1:18.584 1:18.386 1:18.032 1:19.563 BMW WilliamsF1 Team 105 90 125 55 Luca Badoer B 1:18.183 - - 1:18.337 Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro 106 61 Ralph Firman B - 1:19.739 1:18.404 - Jordan Ford 64 61 Olivier Panis B - - 1:18.671 1:18.758 Lucky Strike B.A.R Honda 81 57 Kimi Raikkonen M - 1:18.843 1:18.728 1:18.978 West McLaren Mercedes 82 109 14 Nick Heidfeld B - 1:18.851 1:19.477 - Sauber Petronas 83 102 Allan McNish M - 1:19.556 1:19.871 1:18.750 Mild Seven Renault F1 Team 142 99 65 Mark Webber M - 1:19.744 1:18.778 - Jaguar Racing 86 106 Heinz Harald Frentzen B 1:18.785 - - - Sauber Petronas 90 Jenson Button B - 1:18.974 1:19.164 - Lucky Strike B.A.R Honda 96 93 David Coulthard M - - 1:20.089 1:18.981 West McLaren Mercedes 46 44 Jacques Villeneuve B - - 1:20.014 1:19.002 Lucky Strike B.A.R Honda 98 59 Takuma Sato B - 1:19.205 1:19.317 1:19.732 Lucky Strike B.A.R Honda 70 47 16 Cristiano da Matta M 1:19.493 1:19.312 - - PanasonicToyota Racing 79 78 Antonio Pizzonia M - - - 1:19.878 Jaguar Racing 46 Pedro de la Rosa M 1:20.306 1:19.937 - - West McLaren Mercedes 42 38 Anthony Davidson M - 1:20.553 - 1:20.450 Lucky Strike B.A.R Honda 113 73 Niel Jani B - - - 1:22.885 Sauber Petronas 24 Marko Asmer M 1:24.083 - - - BMW WilliamsF1 Team 98