BMW Fuji Friday Reactions: lack of overall grip
By BMW Sauber F1 Team
October 10 2008
Both the BMW Sauber F1 Team drivers completed their usual programme during the first free practice sessions in preparation for the 2008 Japanese Grand Prix in Fuji, which basically is tyre comparison and set-up work .
October 10 2008
Both the BMW Sauber F1 Team drivers completed their usual programme during the first free practice sessions in preparation for the 2008 Japanese Grand Prix in Fuji, which basically is tyre comparison and set-up work .
Robert Kubica: "It was a normal Friday. We did some set-up work in the
morning, and concentrated on the tyre evaluation in the afternoon. I
really enjoyed driving on this track, as it's demanding and fun at the
same time. The balance of the car is quite okay, but we are lacking
overall grip."
Nick Heidfeld: "My first day of practice didn't go too smoothly this time. I'm not happy with the balance of the car yet, it is sliding too much. Because of this in the first session I spun once, which seldom happens to me. Also, which is exceptional for us, in the second session I had minor technical problems. First the brake balance adjuster in the cockpit came loose, and shortly before the end of the session we had a hydraulic alarm and I came into the pit. There were only three minutes left, so it wasn't worth going out again. However, I didn't really loose track time and it's only Friday. I'm totally confident we shall improve for tomorrow."
Willy Rampf (Technical Director): "That was a full Friday. The track was in a good condition right from the beginning so we were able to start our set-up work early on. As usual, we concentrated on set-up and tyre comparison. The long-runs were satisfying. At the end of the second session Nick had a hydraulic alarm, so we are now investigating the reason for this."
Nick Heidfeld: "My first day of practice didn't go too smoothly this time. I'm not happy with the balance of the car yet, it is sliding too much. Because of this in the first session I spun once, which seldom happens to me. Also, which is exceptional for us, in the second session I had minor technical problems. First the brake balance adjuster in the cockpit came loose, and shortly before the end of the session we had a hydraulic alarm and I came into the pit. There were only three minutes left, so it wasn't worth going out again. However, I didn't really loose track time and it's only Friday. I'm totally confident we shall improve for tomorrow."
Willy Rampf (Technical Director): "That was a full Friday. The track was in a good condition right from the beginning so we were able to start our set-up work early on. As usual, we concentrated on set-up and tyre comparison. The long-runs were satisfying. At the end of the second session Nick had a hydraulic alarm, so we are now investigating the reason for this."
Bookmark or share this story with:
Digg
Delicious
Facebook
Reddit
StumbleuponRelated Articles:
More BMW Sauber F1 headlines
- Brazil Review: Rainy thriller to end season
- Race Review: BMW only manages 5th and 6th in China
- Back to the roots: Kubica creates new Karting team
- Japan Review: Superb start gives Kubica a podium
- Races Review: just 3 points in first ever night GP
- Season's Greetings from the BMW Sauber F1 Team
- Races Review: Podium hat trick in Monza's downpour
- Races Review: Impressive wet drive makes Nick 2nd
- BMWF1Talk wishes you Merry Christmas
BMW Sauber F1 latest threads
- More talk on Mosley and FOTA for further cost-cutting measures
- Yet another f1 testing circuit
- 2008 Top 10 as voted by Team Principals
- Stewart attacks F1 current system and Bernie
- Robert Kubica - Sportsman of the year 2008 in Poland
- F1 budgets
- Autosport Top 50 drivers of 2008
- Happy New Year 2009 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Best of 2008: best drives, races, drivers...
- BMWF1Talk wishes you Merry Christmas
BMW Sauber F1 Poll
