WilliamsF1 returns to Paul Ricard


Gene's Helmet

By Andrew Hooper
April 15 2004

The BMW WilliamsF1 team was to return to the Paul Ricard circuit for another three days of testing. Test driver Marc Gene would be the sole driver present, with his day focusing on setups and tyre testing.

 

 

  
Paul Richard Test 14:04:2004 Day One of Three
 
The BMW WilliamsF1 team returned to the Paul Ricard circuit in preparation for the San Marino Grand Prix. The team would field only one day with test driver Marc Gene conducting the driving duties. The WillimasF1 team would be joined by five other Michelin supplied teams.

Gene looks at performance statsThe days testing would be run under sunny conditions and by the end of the day Marc was fourth fastest. His morning would see him focusing on working through various setups for the FW26. His afternoon would see him conduct tyre tests, trying four different constructions and six different compounds. He would complete 108 laps, with a best lap time of 1m:08.806.

WilliamsF1 Test Team Manager Tim Newton said: “Today Marc was our sole runner in the FW26. During our first day of testing at the Paul Ricard Circuit, we concentrated on set-up work and tyre compound evaluations with Michelin in preparation for the forthcoming San Marino Grand Prix."

Antonio Pizzonia will replace Marc Gene for Thursday's testing.
 

Pos Driver Team-Engine Time Laps

1. Button BAR-Honda (M) 1:06.930 140
2. Raikkonen McLaren-Mercedes (M) 1:07.435 74
3. Coulthard McLaren-Mercedes (M) 1:07.664 87
4. Gene Williams-BMW (M) 1:07.806 108
5. Alonso Renault (M) 1:08.002 95
6. Montagny Renault (M) 1:08.078 168
7. Webber Jaguar-Cosworth (M) 1:08.331 118
8. da Matta Toyota (M) 1:08.464 70
9. Briscoe Toyota (M) 1:08.969 119
 
 
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