BMW Sauber Barcelona test notes day one

Barcelona, 25th February 2010 - Pedro de la Rosa was at the wheel on the first day of the final 2010 pre-season test, held on the driver's home ground in Barcelona. The BMW Sauber F1 Team carried out a lot of set-up work today. Weather ...

Barcelona, 25th February 2010 - Pedro de la Rosa was at the wheel on the first day of the final 2010 pre-season test, held on the driver's home ground in Barcelona. The BMW Sauber F1 Team carried out a lot of set-up work today.

Weather Dry with some cloud, air 12 - 19 C, track 10 - 23 C

Circuit length                4.655 km

Driver                        Pedro de la Rosa (ES)

Chassis / engine              BMW Sauber C29-01 / Ferrari

Kilometres today              339.815 km (73 laps)

Fastest lap                   1:23.144 min

Pedro de la Rosa
"We did an aero test for Bahrain and were trying to get the car's balance right for the Circuit de Catalunya, which is a demanding track with lots of bumps. I think we learned a lot today and are looking forward to tomorrow."

Willy Rampf
"Today we have been concentrating on different mechanical set-ups and different downforce levels in preparation for the Bahrain Grand Prix. We are not satisfied with the car's balance yet, but we have recorded a great deal of useful data which will help us further improve it."

What comes next
Tomorrow, Friday, Pedro de la Rosa will be driving again before handing the car over to Kamui Kobayashi for Saturday and Sunday.