Barcelona Test: Round-Up |
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14.04.2006 |
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Dates: |
14 April 2006 |
Location: |
Circuito de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain |
Drivers: |
Ralf Schumacher, Jarno Trulli |
Track length: |
4.627kms |
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Drivers: |
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Jarno Trulli |
Best lap: 1m14.522s, total laps: 167 |
Ralf Schumacher |
Best lap: 1m15.410s, total laps: 140 |
Ricardo Zonta |
Best lap: 1m15.426s, total laps: 88 |
Olivier Panis |
Best lap: 1m16.812s, total laps: 71 |
With temperatures reaching up to 19 degrees Celsius, the Panasonic Toyota Racing
Team took advantage of the warm weather to finish up their third day of testing
at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona. Drivers Ralf Schumacher and Jarno Trulli
concentrated on long runs, collecting data on set-ups, aerodynamics and tyres.
IN THE SADDLE AGAIN
After a challenging start to the new season, Jarno Trulli is eager to show more
potential beginning at his first home race of the year.
Jarno Trulli - Chassis TF106/03
Best lap time: 1m14.686s
Total laps: 86
Total distance: 97.922kms
"We continued testing the tyres today, doing a lot of long runs. With each
test the tyres are improving and today we confirmed what I said yesterday, we
have made a huge improvement in the handling of the car. We are consistently making
progress and getting quicker in comparison to the first races. In general, I feel
more comfortable about the car fitting my driving style, especially now when we
are heading into the next race. Imola was never really kind to the team, but nevertheless,
our times show that we can get more out of the car and we are ready to show our
potential."
GOOD FRIDAY
Ralf Schumacher's test concludes a few laps early due to a spin out near the end
of the day.
Ralf Schumacher - Chassis TF106/01
Best lap time: 1m16.041s
Total laps: 67
Total distance: 310.009kms
"We worked on a typical tyre-testing programme as well as some set-ups today.
We were trying to get through some long runs concentrating mainly on the construction
for the coming races. Unfortunately I spun out late in the day, but we still were
able to get a lot done. The car is showing progress and we are determined to maintain
the upward momentum that we currently have. Next week in Imola, we will see where
we stand and we are aiming to improve on our results we have had so far."
BACK IN EUROPE
Gerd Pfeiffer, Test Team Manager on the last test before the European season gets
underway.
"This week's testing went very well. The warm weather was advantageous in
allowing us to get a lot of testing done. We finished most of test programme on
aerodynamics, tyres, and set-ups, that we had schedule for the week. Even though
we had some minor issues with the cars and had some delays due to plenty of red
flags, we were quite productive and can be pleased with the results we have found.
Now the team will head to Imola, where we will work hard to score some points."
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