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Tests in Barcelona - Day two
By BMW Sauber F1 Team
November 19 2008
The second day of testing in Barcelona saw overcast conditions all the day. Temperatures again reached 14 degrees Celsius. On the 4,655-kilometre track, Robert recorded a personal best of 1:21.521 minutes. Nick posted a fastest lap time of 1.22.945 minutes.

Today the BMW Sauber F1 Team again concentrated on development work with the 2009 season in sight. Both test cars were interim cars based on the F1.08 with some aerodynamic components complying with the 2009 regulations. Robert and Nick completed 76 and 81 laps (354 and 378 kms) respectively, tyres and reliability being the main focus of today's work.

"Of course we loose a lot of downforce compared to the 2008 car," Robert explained the effect of the new rules governing aerodynamics. "But because we are back from grooved to slick tyres, we have substantially more grip in slow corners. So with some more development I don't think there will be too big a difference between the 2009 and 2008 cars."
 
Tomorrow Nick and Christian Klien will be on duty for the BMW Sauber F1 Team. More evaluation work with the F1.08B cars is scheduled.

Day two statistics:

Weather conditions: Overcast all day.
Temperature: Air: 7 – 14 °C, Track: 8 – 15 °C
Number of drivers participating: 16 from 9 teams
Fastest lap overall: Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull Racing) 1:19.751 min
Circuit length: 4.655 km

Robert Kubica
Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.08B-03 / BMW 86/9
Test kilometres today: 354 km (76 laps)
Fastest lap: 1:21.521 min

Nick Heidfeld
Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.08B-06 / BMW 86/9 KERS
Test kilometres today: 378 km (81 laps)
Fastest lap: 1:22.945 min
 

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