WilliamsF1 Jerez Test Summmary

By BMW WilliamsF1
June 27 2004

 

 

  
Jerez Test 23-25:06:2004 Summary
 
The BMW WilliamsF1 Team completed a three day test at the Jerez de la Frontera circuit in southern Spain today. The team’s official test drivers, Marc Gené and Antonio Pizzonia, were on hand to share testing duties, Antonio deputising for Ralf Schumacher while he recuperates from his accident in the United States Grand Prix.

Under clear Spanish skies, the team spent the three days concentrating on set-up work and systems checks on the WilliamsF1 BMW FW26 prior to next weekend’s French Grand Prix. Both drivers also carried out extensive testing for tyre partner, Michelin.

Combined, Marc and Antonio completed 415 laps of the Jerez circuit, a total of 1,838 kilometers over the three days. The BMW WilliamsF1 Team will return to Jerez on 14th July for another three day test following the British Grand Prix.

Tim Newton (Test Team Manager, WilliamsF1):

“We’ve had a useful three days in Jerez this week with Marc and Antonio, aided by the clear weather conditions. We’ve covered all the elements of our test brief, including set-up work and systems checks on the FW26 in preparation for Magny-Cours. Both drivers also covered extensive mileage testing various tyre compounds with Michelin.”

Mario Theissen (BMW Motorsport Director):

“From BMW's point of view, Jerez has been a very good test, especially considering the perfect weather conditions which enabled the team to complete the scheduled programme as planned. Over the three days, we focused on developments to the traction control system as well as completing practice starts to perfect the start procedure. Apart from the aforementioned engine-related targets, the team also concentrated on tyre evaluations for the forthcoming race at Magny-Cours.”
 

Pos Driver Team-Engine Tyres Time Laps

1. Davidson BAR-Honda (M) 1:17.255 106
2. Gene WilliamsF1-BMW (M) 1:17.308 114
3. Raikkonen McLaren-Mercedes (M) 1:17.471 85
4. Button BAR-Honda (M) 1:17.666 91
5. Coulthard McLaren-Mercedes (M) 1:17.901 89
6. Pizzonia WilliamsF1-BMW (M) 1:18.856 11
7. da Matta Toyota (M) 1:18.890 130
8. Briscoe Toyota (M) 1:18.906 102
 
 
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