BMW WilliamsF1 completes day one of 1st FW27 test


Mark Webber

By Andrew Hooper
February 2 2005

The BMW WilliamsF1 team would complete day one of the first FW27 test. Mark Webber and Nick Heidfeld were present, with both drivers getting familiar with their new mount as they prepare for the 2005 season.

 
Valencia Test 01:02:2005 Day One
 

On a cold but sunny day the BMW WilliamsF1 team commenced their test programme for the new FW27 at the Valencia circuit. Australian Mark Webber and newly announced teammate Nick Heidfeld were at the circuit for the days testing.

WebberThe team worked through familiarisation runs allowing both drivers to get use to the new car and its systems. Mark would complete the day with the second fastest time, a 1m:10.538, while Nick was one place back in third with a best lap time of 1m:10.903. Both drivers would complete eighty three and ninety laps respectively.

WilliamsF1 Test Team Manager Tim Newton commented on the days testing: "We started testing the new FW27s today following the inaugural runs for the launch yesterday. Mark and Nick were on duty for the team and spent the session getting acquainted with the new car and completing standard systems checks. ”
 

Pos Driver Team Best Laps Tyres

1. A Wurz McLaren Mercedes 1:09.386 86 / 90 M
2. M Webber BMW WilliamsF1 Team 1:10.538 71 / 83 M
3. N Heidfeld BMW WilliamsF1 Team 1:10.903 72 / 90 M
4. R Schumacher Panasonic Toyota Racing 1:10.937 54 / 60 M
5. O Panis Panasonic Toyota Racing 1:11.061 77 / 103 M
6. P de la Rosa McLaren Mercedes 1:11.729 15 / 21 M
 
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