Williams Thursday Practice Review
By Williams F1 Team
May 21 2009
| Williams Monaco GP Thursday Practice |
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Objectives P1 • Chassis set-up work - new suspension components • Aero performance analysis with the new Monaco package Objectives P2 • Further chassis set-up work from a new baseline transferred between the cars for the start of P2 • Short and long run tyre tests for qualifying and the race |
Nico Rosberg:
 "We had a difficult start to the weekend and I really didn’t feel comfortable in the car because of a simple lack of grip to begin with. So we made plenty of set-up changes and we found a significant improvement. By the end of P2, I was much happier and I would say there is more in the car as I had traffic and never really had a clean lap. We also suffered no problems or damage to the car which is a constant issue in Monaco. And let me say, it is great to drive on this track."
Runs P1: 1 install (new prime), 8 (new
prime), 6 (scrubbed prime), 6 (scrubbed prime) |
Kazuki Nakajima:
 "This morning was good but for reasons we will look at tonight, the afternoon session was a bit difficult in the car. So I am hoping we can establish what was happening and use third practice to make sure I am well prepared for qualifying."
Runs P1: 1 install (new prime), 8
(scrubbed prime), 9 (scrubbed prime), 5 (scrubbed prime) |
Sam Michael
Technical Director WilliamsF1: "Today
was a typical first day in Monaco. We have spent some time looking at
the two tyres in the context of a track that is changing hugely compared
to a normal track. As a street circuit, all the contaminants are getting
cleaned off by the F1 rubber, so it’s too early to say where the car is.
All the parts we Brought here seem to be working well." |
| Practice Results: Top Three Drivers |
| Position | Driver & Lap Time (Session 1) | Driver & Lap Time (Session 2) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R Barrichello 1:17.189 | N Rosberg 1:15.243 |
| 2 | F Massa 1:17.499 | L Hamilton 1:15.445 |
| 3 | L Hamilton 1:17.578 | R Barrichello 1:15.590 |
| AT&T Williams Classification | ||
| Driver | Chassis & Engine | 1st Session Lap time | 2nd Session Lap time |
|---|---|---|---|
| N Rosberg | FW31-03/H454 | 1:18.024 (7th) 27 laps | 1:15.243 (1st) 45 laps |
| K Nakajima | FW31-02/H452 | 1:18.000 (6th) 29 laps | 1:16.260 (9th) 43 laps |
| Practice Conditions | |||
| Session 1 | Session 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | Sunny | Sunny |
| Track Temp | 31 - 38C | 39 - 40C |
| Air Temp | 23 - 24C | 24 - 26C |
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Williams Thursday Practice Review
Posted by: Williams F1 (IP Logged)
Date: 21/05/2009 16:56
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