Mid Season Test Day 2

By Renault F1
July 21 2006

The Renault F1 Team continued its test programme in Jerez today, with Heikki Kovalainen and Jose Maria Lopez in action for the team. Further tyre testing and aero development for the Renault F1 Team today in Jerez.

As this is the final test before the August testing ban, Heikki Kovalainen continued with an intensive tyre development programme in order to make selections for Germany, Hungary and Turkey by the end of the week.

Much like yesterday, Jose Maria Lopez continued running in low downforce configuration in order to accumulate mileage on these components. The Argentine has now completed his testing for the week, and will be replaced tomorrow by Fernando Alonso, who will also focus on tyre development with Michelin.

Chief Test Engineer Christian Silk commented: “We had a mixed day in Jerez, with Heikki completing his entire programme – and Jose experiencing a number of problems. Heikki did a lot of tyre work, signing off selections for the next races, and completed his planned programme. Jose’s car suffered from a number of problems during the day, and he completed fewer than 50 laps. However, in those he was able to achieve the primary objectives for the day, and will hand over to Fernando tomorrow.”


1 R. Barrichello Honda 01:16.981 76
2 J. Button Honda 01:17.403 102
3 H. Kovalainen Renault 01:17.440 125
4 R. Kubica BMW 01:17.980 96
5 K. Räikkönen McLaren 01:18.025 57
6 N. Heidfeld BMW 01:18.193 95
7 D. Coulthard Red Bull 01:18.719 41
8 O. Panis Toyota 01:18.802 127
9 N. Rosberg Williams 01:18.996 63
10 R. Doornbos Red Bull 01:19.104 48
11 P. de la Rosa McLaren 01:19.134 36
12 V. Liuzzi Scuderia Toro Rosso 01:19.216 65
13 T. Monteiro Midland F1 01:19.286 75
14 J.M. López Renault 01:20.634 47
15 R. Zonta Toyota 00:00.00 1