WilliamsF1 commences two day Barcelona Test


By Andrew Hooper - WilliamsF1
June 2 2006

 
Barcelona Test Test 01:06:2006 Day One
 

After the disappointment of the double retirements at the recent Monaco Grand Prix the WilliamsF1 team was back out testing, preparing for the next round of the championship at Silverstone. Nico Rosberg was joined by team test driver Alex Wurz.

Nico's day was spent focusing on testing engine software followed by tyre testing in the afternoon. Wurz focussed on testing various aerodynamic components but his day would be spoilt by and accident late in the day that would see him crash at Turn nine.

WilliamsF1 Test Team Manager Mike Condliffe commented on the days testing by saying: “Nico and Alex were driving here today at the Circuit de Catalunya. Nico had a mixed test programme, including some engine control software, underbody temperature mappings, some set-up work and a short tyre test in the afternoon. Meanwhile, Alex was testing a family of aerodynamic parts for direct comparison all day, providing useful data for correlation with the wind tunnel. Unfortunately, just before the end of session, Alex suffered an impact. I am pleased to say that he is fine, but the car sustained some damage. Both drivers will be on duty again tomorrow for our last day.”

  
Pos Driver 	  Team 	  	 Best Time  BestLaps
1   M Schumacher  Ferrari (B)	 1:13.477  67 / 80
2   G Fisichella  Renault (M)	 1:13.951  97 / 113
3   H Kovalainen  Renault (M)	 1:14.158  41 / 119
4   R Zonta	  Toyota (B)	 1:14.686  79 / 104
5   N Rosberg	  WilliamsF1 (B) 1:14.728  44 / 88
6   J Trulli	  Toyota (B)	 1:15.128  90 / 109
7   N Heidfeld	  BMW Sauber (M) 1:15.192  91 / 115
8   P de la Rosa  McLaren (M)	 1:15.242  45 / 82
9   C Klien	  Red Bull (M)	 1:15.458  22 / 64
10  J Villeneuve  BMW Sauber (M) 1:15.526  114 / 118
11  J Button	  Honda (M)	 1:15.577  47 / 102
12  L Badoer	  Ferrari (B)	 1:15.643  20 / 29
13  J P Montoya	  McLaren (M)	 1:15.664  37 / 61
14  R Barrichello Honda (M)	 1:15.818  45 / 99
15  A Wurz	  WilliamsF1 (B) 1:17.159  44 / 84
16  R Doornbos	  Red Bull (M)	 1:17.192  68 / 113
17  N Jani	  Toro Rosso (M) 1:17.201  54 / 89