Williams Valencia 14 May Test .. Day one of six

By Andrew Hooper
May 16 2002

 

 

  
Valencia Test 14:05:2002 Day One of Six
 
The opening day of practice at Valencia would see BMW WilliamsF1 test driver Antonia Pizzonia set the fastest time of the day. He was joined by Marc Gene for the days testing. Pizzonia would complete some eighty laps and set a time of  1m:12.850, 0.3 seconds ahead of second placed Gene. 

Antonio PizzoniaOnly three teams were present for the days testing. Renault and BAR joined the WilliamsF1 team.

Team test-mate Marc Gene completed a best lap in 1m:13.170 and completed sixty eight laps. The main focus of the test was in preparation for the next Grand Prix at Monaco. As such the cars were set for maximum down force.

Williams test team manager Tim Newton commented: "A useful day on the circuit. We achieved all the test objectives with tyre tests, engine mapping and some brake work."

Jarno Trulli was on track for the Renault F1 team and was third quickest. The Italian worked on set-up, brake evaluation and tested new suspension. Technical Director Mike Gascoyne said it was a productive day and Trulli will be joined by Renault test driver Fernando Alonso tomorrow.

Jacques Villeneuve rounded off the times for BAR 0.8 seconds behind Trulli. The Canadian also completed more than 80 laps but would stop out on the circuit.

Both Pizzonia and Gene will continue their testing on Wednesday, while Ralf Schumacher is also due to arrive at Valencia on May 16th.
 

Driver Team/Engine Time Laps

Antonio Pizzonia WilliamsF1 BMW 1:12.854 79/84
Marc Gene WilliamsF1 BMW 1:13.170 54/68
Jarno Trulli Renault 1:13.572 74/84
Jacques Villeneuve BAR Honda 1:14.336 71/83

 
 
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