Valencia Testing Continues: Day Two


Heidfeld Working
By Phil Huff
December 5 2002

Testing continued at Valencia as Sauber Petronas again called on wheelman Nick Heidfeld. Heidfeld was this time concentrating on electronics developments for the C22, but delayed the program slightly after a mid-morning spin.

Commenting on the second say of testing at Valencia, Jacky Eeckelaert (Head of Vehicle Engineering) said "We almost completed our program this morning which comprised working on miscellaneous electronic systems. We lost some time after having to clean up the car when Nick spun. This afternoon we lost additional time because of several red flags."

Sauber Petronas will be back at Valencia tomorrow, where testing will concentrate on aerodynamics and tyre development.

P Driver Team Engine Car Tyre Best Lap Laps
1 K Raikkonen McLaren Mercedes MP4/17D M 1:12.335 66
2 A Wurz McLaren Mercedes MP4/17D M 1:12.430 29
3 JP Montoya Williams BMW FW24 M 1:12.912 66
4 J Trulli Renault Renault R202B M 1:13.881 31
5 G Pantano Williams BMW FW24 M 1:13.898 54
6 M Gene Williams BMW FW24 M 1:14.164 60
7 N Heidfeld Sauber Petronas C21 B 1:14.336 46
8 V Liuzzi Williams BMW FW24 M 1:14.829 29
9 M Bobbi Minardi European V10 PS01B M 1:16.645 21
10 S Zlobin Minardi European V10 PS01B M 1:19.759 51