Day 2 at Monza test. Kubica fastest?

By BMW Sauber F1 Team
August 31 2006

Robert started the day adapting the set-up to his liking, followed by some aerodynamic evaluations. Nick worked on a tyre programme and tested new mechanical components.

Test in Monza. August 29th – August 31st 2006 Day two – Wednesday

Weather conditions: mostly sunny, air 20 - 26°C, track 20 - 45°C Number of cars participating: 20

Fastest lap overall (based on the team’s own timekeeping): 1:21.80, R. Zonta, Toyota, Bridgestone *(other sources reported that the fastest time was set by Robert Kubica, with a 1:22.244 )

>Robert Kubica: Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.06-06/ BMW P86 V8 Test kilometres today: 452 km (78 laps) Fastest lap: 1:22.28 min

>Nick Heidfeld: Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.06-07 / BMW P86 V8 Test kilometres today: 434 km (75 laps) Fastest lap: 1:22.62 min

>Programme: Robert started the day adapting the set-up to his liking, followed by some aerodynamic evaluations. Nick worked on a tyre programme and tested new mechanical components. In the afternoon, both drivers completed a tyre programme. They carried out a range of short and long runs in preparation for the Italian Grand Prix.

>What comes next: Tomorrow, Sebastian Vettel will take over from Nick, while Robert will continue to drive. The main focus will be on tyre testing.