Monza Test Day 4: Kubica In The Car For Final Day

By BMW Sauber F1 Team
September 1 2007

The BMW Sauber F1 Team has completed its four-day test in Monza. On Friday, the "Autodromo Nazionale" was wet in the morning before drying out over the course of the day. Robert's best time was set in 1.23.575 minutes, 3 tenths of a second behind the fastest overall time, set by de la Rosa in the McLaren.

This enabled Robert Kubica, who was once again on duty for the Munich and Hinwil based squad, to conclude the scheduled programme in preparation for the Italian Grand Prix. With temperatures reaching 26 degrees Celsius, the Pole did a total of 73 laps. His personal best time was clocked at 1:23.575 minutes. Fastest man of the session was Pedro de la Rosa (McLaren), who was 0.290 seconds quicker than Robert.

Due to the difficult conditions, the team began testing in the afternoon after it had dried out. Robert continued his work from yesterday and concentrated on further improving the mechanical set-up of the car, as well as fine-tuning the electronic systems. He then made a tyre comparison, also doing some long-runs.

The BMW Sauber F1 Team will be testing again from 18th to 20th September in Jerez. This Saturday all drivers as well as BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen and Peter Sauber will be part of the 2007 Race Club Fan Event in Munich.