WilliamsF1 complete Vallelunga Test

The WilliamsF1 team would complete their four day Vallelunga test with Mark Webber and Narain Karthikeyan present at the circuit. The WilliamsF1 team had the circuit to itself on this final day but Mark would complete sixty four laps, with a best lap time of 1m:02.634. Narain covered one hundred & three laps, with his best lap time been a 1m:03.041.

Both drivers continued the teams testing of components in preparation for the Monaco Grand Prix. Cosworth would successfully test further enhancements to the CA2006 engine.

WilliamsF1 Test Team Manager Mike Condliffe commented: "We had a very busy final day here at Vallelunga with plenty to cover on the test programme. Today Narain was testing some aero modifications, brake materials and revised brake cooling options, while Mark concentrated on car set-up work again, before moving on to another set of tyre tests.”

Simon Corbyn, Head of F1 Race Engineering, Cosworth:
“Vallelunga was a key track test for Cosworth. Updated CA2006 engine components, an engine duty cycle increase and the latest engine control system developments were all run successfully and will be available for race introduction at Monaco.”

Narain Karthikeyan added: “I completed nearly 1,000kms of testing this week in Vallelunga. We were fortunate enough to have good weather all week which helped our progress greatly. During the two days that I was in the FW28 I worked on various items in the schedule in preparation for the Monaco Grand Prix next weekend, including tyre compound evaluations with our tyre partner, Bridgestone. We also ran some specific tests on the aerodynamics which will be an important consideration in Monte Carlo which is a high downforce circuit. The test was very useful for me as it’s given me more experience of the car, but I also hope I’ve assisted Williams with their current development programme.”