Kubica flies in Jerez...with slicks

By BMW Sauber F1 Team
December 6 2007

On Thursday, the BMW Sauber F1 Team continued its testing programme in Jerez, Spain. While Robert Kubica recorded the fastest lap of the day, the BMW Sauber F1 Team drivers lapped the 4.428-kilometre circuit 174 times. On the third day of testing, the BMW Sauber F1 Team once again had the opportunity to complete its programme on a dry track.

4th – 7th December 2007 Day three – Thursday

Weather conditions: Bright and sunny Temperatures: Air: 8-21°C, Track: 8-25°C Number of drivers participating: 20 (21 cars as Ferrari has two for Felipe Massa)

Fastest lap overall: Robert Kubica (BMW Sauber F1.07) 1:19.157 min Circuit distance: 4.428 km

Robert Kubica Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.07-04 / BMW P86/7 V8 Test kilometres today: 385 km (87 laps) Fastest lap: 1:19.157 min

Nick Heidfeld Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.07-08 / BMW P86/7 V8 Test kilometres today: 385 km (87 laps) Fastest lap: 1:20.125 min

Programme: Nick Heidfeld completed his third and final day at this last test of 2007, while for Robert Kubica it was day two of three. The drivers continued the development work on the electronics and car set-up for 2008. Also Robert had his first taste of the 2009 Bridgestone slick tyres. While there were a few small issues that caused minor interruptions to the planned test, all in all it was a positive day.

What comes next: Tomorrow’s work will on 2008 developments, while the team is hoping to finish its mileage and tyre allocation for the year. For Robert it will be day three, while Marko Asmer will have a full day, after the Estonia spent a half day in the car on Tuesday.