BMW WilliamsF1 Team - Test Valencia

VALENCIA TEST 26­28 November 2002

Summary:

The BMW WilliamsF1 Team concluded a three-day test at the Valencia circuit
in
Spain today, marking the start of the winter testing program for the team.
The
tests were conducted by BMW WilliamsF1 driver, Juan Pablo Montoya and
official
test driver Marc Gené. Giorgio Pantano and Vitantonio Liuzzi also provided
testing support, with each of the young Italian drivers completing three
full
sessions. It was a productive return to the winter testing program after the
test
ban began almost two months ago.

Sam Michael (Chief Operations Engineer, WilliamsF1):
"Dry weather testing wrapped up today. We had a useful test with Juan Pablo
concentrating on tyre compounds and casings as well as some brake
developments. Marc continued putting mileage on the new engine and gearbox
and although we have some of the normal teething problems, initial signs are
good. We also had Giorgio Pantano and Vitantonio Liuzzi testing for us in
the third
car. They both did a good job, working well with the engineers and making a
good
contribution to an extensive job sheet. Now we have two days of Michelin wet
testing with Marc before heading to Barcelona."

Mario Theissen (BMW Motorsport Director):
"We have been testing the new P83 engine for three days in one of the
chassis
running at Valencia. We have been concentrating on the basic functionality
of the
2003 engine. The other two cars were running with the P82 engine, with their
programme focused on tyre testing, suspension and, of course, the evaluation
drives of Pantano and Liuzzi. From our point of view, the Valencia test was
a
successful one and we are satisfied with the results."

Giorgio Pantano:
"Firstly, I would like to thank the BMW WilliamsF1 Team for affording me the
opportunity to test. I am quite happy with my performance in the test as
well as
my input into the car together with the team. It was a fantastic experience
as the
WilliamsF1 BMW is one of the best cars in Formula One and I was very excited
to
have this opportunity. I found the atmosphere within the team friendly and
professional. This provided the best possible environment in which to
perform."

Vitantonio Liuzzi:
"I will never forget the pure thrill of my first ever lap and the experience
of driving a
Formula One car. The team was fantastic, gave me great support and was very
friendly, which resulted in an amazing three days. I am very grateful to the
BMW
WilliamsF1 Team for giving me the opportunity to realise my dream of driving
in
Formula One."