Bahrain Test 03:04:2019 Day Two
By Williams Racing
April 4 2019
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Bahrain
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Bahrain Test – Day Two
Driver: Nicholas Latifi
Chassis / Engine: FW42-01 / Mercedes-AMG F1 M10 EQ Power+
Location: Bahrain International Circuit, Bahrain
Weather: Warm and dry Temperatures Air 24-26ºC / Track 27-31ºC
Dave Robson, Senior Race
Engineer: Conditions in Sakhir have been much better today following
yesterday’s disrupted running. We have enjoyed warm and calm conditions for
much of the day, which has allowed us to progress the engineering programme
quite quickly. Nicholas has had his first day of running in the FW42 and has
done an excellent job. He started with some data gathering runs early in the
morning whilst we also got him comfortable in the car, and with the control
systems. By mid-morning we were able to run a performance test programme
using a series of new C2 tyres, which was the Option compound during the
race weekend. After lunch we completed some more data gathering runs whilst
the track was at its hottest before moving onto a further pair of
engineering programmes using the softer C3 and C4 compounds in the late part
of the afternoon. Throughout the day Nicholas has driven extremely well,
without error and has provided valuable feedback on the car’s performance.
This week has been a valuable opportunity to test the FW42 at a circuit we
have just raced at. The opportunity to run all three of our official
drivers, as well as a free choice from the Pirelli compound range has
enabled us, for the first time, to explore a wide range of the FW42’s
operating window in warm conditions. The race team, ably supported by their
colleagues back in Grove, have done a superb job of building and maintaining
both the car, and the test components. The fast-paced nature of Formula One
places great demands on them and their families at this time of the year;
their dedication to the job is crucial and much appreciated.
Nicholas Latifi: Today was a really good day which I thoroughly
enjoyed. I was originally supposed to drive the car during the pre-season
test in Barcelona, so this was my first run with the team on track, so I was
very excited to finally get the chance. I did a lot of preparation in the
simulator prior to this so I felt very well prepared and knew what to expect
from the car. When I was finally able to start pushing I felt that I quickly
got up to speed. For me everything went well, and I was very happy to get my
first experience in the FW42. |
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Pos. Driver Team Time Laps
1. G. Russell Mercedes 1:29.029 101
2. S. Perez Racing Point F1 Team 1:29.095 61
3. S. Vettel Ferrari 1:29.319 103
4. C. Sainz McLaren F1 Team 1:29.795 21
5. D. Kvyat (P) Toro Rosso 1:29.911 111
6. M. Schumacher Alfa Romeo Racing 1:29.998 70
7. A. Albon Toro Rosso 1:30.037 143
8. L. Stroll Racing Point F1 Team 1:30.049 35
9. D. Ticktum Red Bull Racing 1:30.856 135
10. R. Grosjean Haas F1 Team 1:30.903 87
11. F. Alonso (P) McLaren F1 Team 1:31.006 69
12. P. Fittipaldi Haas F1 Team 1:31.209 48
13. L. Norris McLaren F1 Team 1:31.303 72
14. J. Aitken Renault F1 Team 1:31.500 103
15. N. Latifi ROKiT Williams Racing 1:32.198 100
16. C. Sainz (P) McLaren F1 Team 1:32.269 60
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