Day 1 at Monza test

By BMW Sauber F1 Team
August 31 2006

Sebastian did some long runs in order to get used to driving in low downforce configuration. After that he started with set-up work, and he did a small tyre programme in the afternoon.

Test in Monza. August 29th – August 31st 2006 Day one – Tuesday

Weather conditions: sunny in the morning, then cloudy, air 21 - 28°C, track 21 - 41°C
Number of cars participating: 14
Fastest lap overall (based on the team’s own timekeeping): 1:22.389 min, Felipe Massa, Ferrari, Bridgestone

>Sebastian Vettel: Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.06-06/ BMW P86 V8 Test kilometres today: 539 km (93 laps) Fastest lap: 1:23.772 min (lap 81)

>Nick Heidfeld: Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.06-07 / BMW P86 V8 Test kilometres today: 429 km (74 laps) Fastest lap: 1:24.088 min (lap 48)

>Programme: Sebastian did some long runs in order to get used to driving in low downforce configuration. After that he started with set-up work, and he did a small tyre programme in the afternoon. Nick started with set-up work in the morning followed by some aerodynamic evaluations. In addition, the team worked on engine development. Nick then completed a tyre test for Michelin. The two drivers ran different programmes in the afternoon.

>What comes next: Tomorrow, Robert Kubica will take over from Sebastian, while Nick will continue to drive. The focus will be on further improving the set-up and on tyre testing.