OrangeArrows start their 2002 season

By Huw Alban
April 27 2002

The OrangeArrows Cosworth A23 finally took to the track at a 'proper' test at Valencia today. The new A23 arrived at the circuit this morning, and the team spent the morning getting the car ready for an afternoon run. Enrique Bernoldi was the lucky driver and managed to post an 11th fastest time.

The weather and track conditions at Valencia were far from favourable today, with most of the teams present complaining of high winds and as a result dust on the track.

Enrique Bernoldi managed to complete 16 laps this afternoon without any reported problems. His 11th fastest time was some 3 seconds off the eventual pace today, but the team should still be encouraged - Enrique only completed 16 laps and there are plenty of new car that have faired worse in the first outing.

Unfortunately this site does not have access to any picture material from todays test.

Arrows continue their test programme tomorrow.

Wednesday's testing times from Valencia:


01: Giancarlo Fisichella – Jordan – 1:13.321 – 64 laps
02: Ralf Schumacher – Williams – 1:13.681 – 64 laps
03: Juan Pablo Montoya – Williams – 1:13.749 – 45 laps
04: Nick Heidfeld – Sauber – 1:14.120 – 40 laps
05: Felipe Massa – Sauber – 1:14.274 – 36 laps
06: Marc Gene – Williams – 1:14.449 – 69 laps
07: Jenson Button – Renault – 1:14.668 – 50 laps
08: Pedro de la Rosa – Jaguar – 1:14.868 – 27 laps
09: Takuma Sato – Jordan – 1:16.223 – 50 laps
10: Olivier Panis – BAR – 1:16.226 – 5 laps
11: Enrique Bernoldi – Arrows – 1:16.587 – 15 laps
12: Jarno Trulli – Renault – 1:16.788 – 57 laps
13: Mark Webber – Minardi – 1:17.041 – 44 laps
14: Alex Yoong – Minardi – 1:19.443 – 53 laps