Nakajima tests for WilliamsF1 at Valencia
By Andrew Hooper - WilliamsF1
February 1 2007
| Valencia Test 30:01:2007 Day One |
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The Williams team would return to testing in the week leading up to the launch of the new FW29 this Friday. The day would start with wet conditions affecting the drivers ability to complete test schedules. It would clear up later in the day allowing Kazuki Nakajima to commence testing in the interim Toyota powered car.
AT&T Williams Test Team Manager Mike Condliffe commented: “Kazuki was driving in Valencia today on a damp track with poor grip, particularly in the morning session. We were mainly testing the gearbox and various software throughout the day. Today’s running was interrupted by no less than 10 red flags, a function of the number of cars and the slippery surface.” Nico will drive the FW28 and Alex will continue his programme in the FW27C. |
Pos Driver Team Best Time Total Laps 1 F Alonso McLaren 1:12.741 78 / 99 2 N Piquet Renault F1 1:13.543 26 / 31 3 S Vettel BMW Sauber 1:13.665 74 /85 4 F Montagny Renault F1 1:13.678 30 / 37 5 K Raikkonen Ferrari 1:13.691 33 / 45 6 J Trulli Toyota 1:13.734 59 / 60 7 G Fisichella Renault F1 1:13.863 31 / 38 8 N Heidfeld BMW Sauber 1:13.866 56 / 59 9 R Barrichello Honda 1:14.003 36 / 37 10 K Nakajima AT&T Williams 1:14.519 76 / 81 11 J Rossiter Honda 1:14.833 32 / 46 12 T Sato Super Aguri 1:15.677 28 / 33 13 M Webber Red Bull 1:15.722 31 / 32 14 L Badoer Ferrari 1:16.391 47 / 48 |
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But
the Japanese driver would not have the best of days brining out three red
flags, two due to mechanical problems and one when he went off track in the
afternoon.