Formula 1
BMW Sauber Jerez test notes 2006-12-06
Programme: As this is only the second test with the Bridgestone Potenza tyres for the BMW Sauber F1 Team, naturally the focus has been on collecting more data with the new rubber. In the morning the team used the poor track conditions to run the new ...
Published: Dec 8, 2006, 5:52 PM
Copy link
Share on Viber
Programme: As this is only the second test with the Bridgestone Potenza tyres for the BMW Sauber F1 Team, naturally the focus has been on collecting more data with the new rubber. In the morning the team used the poor track conditions to run the new wet-weather tyres for the first time. From noon onwards both cars ran on drys.
To start with the team concentrated on confirming the results from the first Bridgestone test, which took place in Barcelona last week. Then they introduced changes to set-up parameters in order to learn more about the new tyres.
Robert Kubica was using the new SSG gearbox while Sebastian Vettel had the standard transmission in his car. It was a productive and almost trouble-free day. The only incident took place in the morning when Robert went off the track into the gravel after oil leaked onto his tyres.
What comes next: Tomorrow Nick Heidfeld will take over test duties from Sebastian with the 04 chassis. Nick's programme will consist of set-up work and testing new dampers. Robert will continue to test the SSG gearbox and also carry out other mechanical system checks. The team is hoping to record some good mileage tomorrow as rain is forecast for Friday, the third and final day of testing.
Robert Kubica:
Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.06B-05 / BMW P86 V8
Test kilometres today: 323 km (73 laps)
Fastest lap: 1:21.087 min. (on lap 55)
Sebastian Vettel:
Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.06B-04 / BMW P86 V8
Test kilometres today: 341 km (77 laps)
Fastest lap: 1:22.071 min. (on lap 54)
-credit: bmw sauber
We want your opinion!
What would you like to see on Motorsport.com?
Take our 5 minute survey.
- The Motorsport.com Team
Read and post comments
Read also :
Share Or Save This Story
Copy link
Share on Viber
Previous article Spyker interview with Key
Next article Jerez test times 2006-12-06
Top Comments
There are no comments at the moment. Would you like to write one?
View More & Comment
More from
Robert Kubica
Robert Kubica announces exit from AF Corse’s privateer Hypercar in WEC
WEC
WEC
Monza
21 h
Robert Kubica announces exit from AF Corse’s privateer Hypercar in WEC
Missing out on Ferrari F1 drive felt like "bleeding" to Robert Kubica
Formula 1
Formula 1
Barcelona-Catalunya GP
Missing out on Ferrari F1 drive felt like "bleeding" to Robert Kubica
You Ask The Questions: Robert Kubica
Formula 1
You Ask The Questions: Robert Kubica
More from
Sauber
Sebastian Vettel reveals why BMW didn't want him – but Red Bull did
Formula 1
Formula 1
Sebastian Vettel reveals why BMW didn't want him – but Red Bull did
Lewis Hamilton 'almost signed for Sauber' before F1 debut, says Peter Sauber
Formula 1
Formula 1
Barcelona-Catalunya Pre-Season Testing
Lewis Hamilton 'almost signed for Sauber' before F1 debut, says Peter Sauber
F1 2025 season highlights: Fans crown Nico Hulkenberg's podium and Lando Norris's title as top moments
Formula 1
Formula 1
F1 2025 season highlights: Fans crown Nico Hulkenberg's podium and Lando Norris's title as top moments
Latest news
Alex Bowman hits out at critics in snarky post, shooting down early exit rumors
NASCAR Cup
NAS NASCAR Cup
Homestead-Miami
1 h
Alex Bowman hits out at critics in snarky post, shooting down early exit rumors
Ryan Blaney gets sweet redemption after 'nightmares' following 2024 Homestead loss
NASCAR Cup
NAS NASCAR Cup
Homestead-Miami
2 h
Ryan Blaney gets sweet redemption after 'nightmares' following 2024 Homestead loss
IndyCar 2026 season review: Dale Coyne Racing
IndyCar
Indy IndyCar 2 h
IndyCar 2026 season review: Dale Coyne Racing
Noah Gragson apologizes to Daniel Suarez for spinning him at Homestead
NASCAR Cup
NAS NASCAR Cup
Homestead-Miami
2 h
Noah Gragson apologizes to Daniel Suarez for spinning him at Homestead
Feature
Discover prime content
Subscribe and access Motorsport.com with your ad-blocker.
From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport, just like you. In order to keep delivering our expert journalism, our website uses advertising. Still, we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker.
You have 2 options:
- Become a subscriber.
- Disable your adblocker.
Subscribe now Already subscribed? Sign in here
Already disabled your adblocker?
Reload page
Manage Alerts
Subscribe