By BMW Sauber F1 Team
May 18 2007
It was a positive day for the BMW Sauber F1 team. The conditions were very good, and Nick Heidfeld was able to cover 620 kilometres. He continued with the preparations for the US and Candian GP in Paul Ricard. Today was the last day of the testing session.
Day four – Friday
Nick Heidfeld Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.07-05 / BMW P86/7 V8
Test kilometres today: 620 km (118 laps)
Fastest lap: 1:29.978 min (on lap 103)
Programme: He started the day working on the set-up to suit his driving style. A major part of his programme was the comparison of the two tyre compounds that will be used for the next two races. In addition, Nick practiced some starts and evaluated different aerodynamic configurations. Overall, the BMW Sauber F1 Team enjoyed a successful four day test and was happy with the reliability of the car. The new development parts revealed promising results. The team was able to collect a lot of data and feels well prepared for the forthcoming Grands Prix.
Weather conditions: Sunny, partly cloudy, all day dry Temperatures: Air: 20-24°C, Track: 22-42°C
Number of cars participating: 11
Fastest lap overall (track version: 5.255 km): 1:28.624 min, Kimi Räikkönen, Ferrari
What comes next: The BMW Sauber F1 Team will be testing again from June 19 to 21 in Silverstone.
