By BMW Sauber F1 Team
July 7 2006

Both drivers had a mixed programme today, consisting of tyre and aero testing. They tried out several new parts that delivered some very promising results. In the afternoon the focus was mainly on tyre testing

Test in Jerez. July 5th – July  7th 2006 Day three

Friday Weather conditions: Sunny and dry, air: 24-36°C, track: 28-51°C

Number of cars participating: 8

Fastest lap overall: 1:16.621 s, Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, Bridgestone

Jacques Villeneuve: Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.06-06 / BMW P86 V8 Test kilometres today: 425 km (96 laps) Fastest lap: 1:17.702 s (lap 34)

Robert Kubica : Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.06-07 / BMW P86 V8 Test kilometres today : 213 km (48 laps) Fastest lap: 1:18.191 s (lap 11)

Programme: Both drivers had a mixed programme today, consisting of tyre and aero testing. They tried out several new parts that delivered some very promising results. In the afternoon the focus was mainly on tyre testing in view of the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim. The drivers evaluated different compounds and casings. Overall the three days were very productive with the new parts revealing the results the team hoped for.

What comes next: Test in Jerez from July 19th to 21st.