18/04/2002

Mugello Test 16-18 April - Day 3

Allan McNish and Stephane Sarrazin completed Panasonic Toyota Racing's three-day test at the Mugello circuit in Italy today. Both drivers managed a reasonable number of laps during the session and worked predominantly on car set-up.

Weather conditions:	Fine and dry. Air temperature: min 7 max 18.
Track conditions:	Dry for the entire day. Asphalt temperature: min 17 max 24.

Allan McNish

Chassis:	TF102/02
Laps completed:	72
Best time:	1m24.830s

"We continued some of our mechanical work from yesterday as well as carrying out a small tyre test for Michelin. There have been some considerable improvements for feeling and consistency. We have learned a lot for direct benefit and also some items for longer term."

Stephane Sarrazin

Chassis:	TF102/06
Laps completed:	77
Best time:	1m26.260s

"I took over from Mika today and it was a good day all round. Many things were tested and we managed to finish our programme. We collected a lot of information for the next race with many laps achieved. It was good to be here in Mugello which a good technical track for both the car and the driver."

Next stop for the Panasonic Toyota Racing team will be Barcelona for round 5 of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. The Spanish Grand Prix weekend kicks off with free practice at the Circuit de Catalunya on Friday 26 April.