WilliamsF1 returns to testing at Barcelona

After the teams third place in the recent Malaysian Grand Prix it was again time for the team to return to the test track in preparation for the next race in Bahrain.

The team would use the Circuit de Catalunya near Barcelona for their two day test. Present were Nick Heidfeld and team test driver Antonio Pizzonia. The day would see the track wet in the morning but drying out for the afternoon sessions.

The day would see both Nick and Antonio focus on setups for the FW27. Nick would spend his afternoon conducting tyre tests for supplier Michelin. He would focus on the evaluation of various tyre compounds. To achieve this Nick would carrying out a number of long runs. Antonio would test the cars traction control systems, including a number of practice. Nick would complete 121 laps, with a best lap time of 1m:16.677. Antonio would complete 109 laps, with a best lap time of 1m:17.177. Both drivers continue here tomorrow.


WilliamsF1 Test Team Manager Tim Newton commented on the days testing. He said: "We’re back in Barcelona for just two days this week, testing parts in preparation for next weekend’s race in Bahrain. With Nick and Antonio on duty for the team, we concentrated on the usual set-up work this morning. While Nick carried out a series of long runs this afternoon, Antonio put the FW27 through its paces practising starts. Both drivers will return to the track tomorrow.“