WilliamsF1 Silverstone - Monza Test Summary
Ralf Schumacher
By BMW WilliamsF1
June 4 2004
The BMW WilliamsF1 team would compleet their test programmes at the Silverstone and Monza circuits. The team was preparing not only for the next race in Canada but also for the British and United States Grand Prix. The data generated is assisting in the further development of the FW26.
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| Silverstone & Monza June
2004 Test Summary |
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the last two back-to-back races, the BMW WilliamsF1 Team used the two week
break as an opportunity to return to the test track before heading to North
America for the second double header of the season in Montreal and
Indianapolis. The team
ran a split test programme over the three days with Juan Pablo Montoya, Marc
Gené and Antonio Pizzonia running on home soil at Silverstone while Ralf
Schumacher undertook responsibilities in Monza.
Combined, the drivers covered a total of 3,629 kilometers, providing
valuable data for the team's on-going development of the WilliamsF1 BMW
FW26.
Sam
Michael (Technical Director, WilliamsF1):
"Running simultaneous sessions has allowed us to optimise the limited amount
of testing time available to us between the current run of back-to-back
races. Over the past three days, work in Monza has focused on brake, tyre
and aero testing, with Ralf testing various new components for the FW26 in
preparation for the United States and Italian Grands Prix. The low speed
corners at Montreal precipitate heavy brake wear, hence the work going on at
Monza.
Meanwhile at Silverstone, the drivers have concentrated their efforts on
set-up work, traction control and tyre compound testing for the Grand Prix
there in July. As is usual with our test programmes, all the drivers
completed extensive mileage working with Michelin to develop the tyre
compounds."
Mario Theissen (BMW Motorsport Director):
"From the engine side, we've had a productive three days of testing at Monza
during which we completed a race weekend simulation. The team also worked on
some improvements to the traction control system and the start procedure. At
the same time, we provided support at the Silverstone test where efforts
concentrated on chassis and tyre testing."
The BMW WilliamsF1 Team's next test will take place at the Jerez de la
Frontera circuit, Spain, between 23rd and 25th June. Ralf Schumacher, Marc
Gené and Antonio Pizzonia will all be present to undertake testing duties. |
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