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Friday, 25 July 2008 17:30
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On the last day of the Jerez test Nick Heidfeld worked on the
aerodynamical and mechanical setup of the BMW Sauber F1.08. In hot
weather conditions the team evaluated different setup solutions with
regards of the upcoming Hungarian Grand Prix, which usually is run in
hot weather conditions as well.
Weather conditions: Sunny all day. Temperatures: Air: 22 – 32 °C, Track: 24 – 45 °C Number of drivers participating: 10 of 10 teams Fastest lap overall: Heikki Kovalainen (McLaren-Mercedes) 1:18.385 min Circuit length: 4.574 km Nick Heidfeld Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.08-06 / BMW P86/8 Test kilometres today: 453 kms (99 laps) Fastest lap: 1:19.915 min In the morning Heidfeld did a precautionary stop off the track when one of the car’s sensors failed. Once the mechanics had changed the sensor the team could resume the testing programme as scheduled. Covering 453 kms (99 laps) in hot weather conditions today the team made good progress in preparation for the Hungarian Grand Prix. |
| Last Updated on Friday, 25 July 2008 17:30 |