Pizzonia said: "I am very happy to have been given this opportunity by the BMW WilliamsF1 Team and I will do my very best to assist the team in scoring some points. My total concentration is now on the forthcoming race weekend, and I have a clear preparation plan prior to Hockenheim."

Under ideal conditions both Marc and Antonio were able to complete their test programmes. Both Antonio and Marc spent their last day focusing on tyre evaluations and traction control tests. Antonio would complete fifty seven laps with a best lap time of 1m:17.400. This would be the fastest time of the week. He was to have some minor mechanical problems in the morning session. Marc would complete seventy four laps with a best time of 1m:17.758m.

Combined, Marc and Antonio completed 486 laps of the Jerez circuit, a total of 2,152 kilometers over the three days. Following the August test ban, the BMW WilliamsF1 Team will next return to the test track on 1st September at Monza.

WilliamsF1 Test Team Manager Tim Newton:

"With Marc and Antonio both on duty all week, the team’s been able to run a consistent programme over the three days. Taking into consideration the forthcoming test ban which comes into effect at the start of August, this was an important test for the team during which we’ve had to cover an extensive amount of work.

Fortunately, ideal conditions prevailed all week which allowed the drivers to carry out the development work on the new aero and mechanical components uninterrupted. In readiness for the next races at Hungary, Budapest and Spa, between which we won’t have an opportunity to test, the drivers covered some considerable mileage testing various Michelin compounds. Despite some minor problems on Friday, the team has achieved its objectives so we should be set up well for Germany."

BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen:

"The team’s focus for this test has inevitably been on chassis development. This week has provided the first opportunity for the team to investigate the new bodywork, although we’ve already run it twice under race conditions. Aside from chassis work, the drivers have completed an intensive tyre evaluation schedule in preparation for the forthcoming race in Hockenheim. With regards the BMW P84 engine, we worked on the race starting procedure and on optimising the traction control system. Antonio Pizzonia has used this week’s test as an opportunity to prepare for his first race for the team."

Pos Driver Team-Engine Tyres Time Laps

1. Pizzonia WilliamsF1-BMW (M) 1:17.400 57
2. M. Schumacher Ferrari (B) 1:17.415 107
3. Sato BAR-Honda (M) 1:17.546 76
4. Davidson BAR-Honda (M) 1:17.676 93
5. Gene WilliamsF1-BMW (M) 1:17.758 74
6. Zonta Toyota (M) 1:17.856 98
7. Webber Jaguar-Cosworth (M) 1:17.949 83
8. Kovalainen Renault (M) 1:18.304 96
9. Wurz McLaren-Mercedes (M) 1:18.376 97
10. Klien Jaguar-Cosworth (M) 1:18.469 93
11. de la Rosa McLaren-Mercedes (M) 1:18.529 83
12. Montagny Renault (M) 1:19.134 104