By BMW Sauber F1 Team
July 21 2006

As is normal at these tests, Nick Heidfeld started the morning off doing set-up and aero work. He tried some new parts on the car and his engineer said the results were very useful. In the afternoon he did tyre casing work for Hockenheim.

Test in Jerez. July 19th  –  July 21st 2006 Day two  –  Thursday

Weather conditions: dry and sunny, air 24 - 35°C, track 26 - 51°C

Number of cars participating: 14

Fastest lap overall (based on the team’s own timekeeping):   1:16.978 min, Rubens Barrichello, Lucky Strike Honda Racing F1 Team

Robert Kubica Chassis: BMW Sauber F1.06-06 Engine: BMW P86 V8
Test kilometres today: 367 km (83 laps)
Fastest lap: 1:18.493 min (lap 81)

Nick Heidfeld Chassis: BMW Sauber F1.06-07 Engine: BMW P86 V8
Test kilometres today: 420 km (95 laps)
Fastest lap: 1:19.555 min (lap 84)

Programme: As is normal at these tests, Nick Heidfeld started the morning off doing set-up and aero work. He tried some new parts on the car and his engineer said the results were very useful. In the afternoon he did tyre casing work for Hockenheim.

Robert Kubica spent the morning doing aero testing for Hockenhiem and also some set-up work which provided very interesting information. In the afternoon he also did tyre related testing.

What comes next: Nick and Robert will be testing again tomorrow. They both have work to do in preparation for the next batch of Grands Prix, as the next test will not be until after the race in Istanbul.