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BMW Sauber Monza test notes 2008-08-28

Weather conditions: Sunny all day.D Temperatures: Air: 23 - 31C, Track: 25 - 42C Number of drivers participating: 12 of 10 teams Fastest lap overall: Nick Heidfeld (BMW Sauber F1 Team) 1:22.621 min Circuit length: 5,793 km Nick ...

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Weather conditions: Sunny all day.D
Temperatures: Air: 23 - 31C, Track: 25 - 42C

Number of drivers participating: 12 of 10 teams
Fastest lap overall: Nick Heidfeld (BMW Sauber F1 Team) 1:22.621 min
Circuit length: 5,793 km

Nick Heidfeld
Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.08-06 / BMW 86/9
Test kilometres today: 516 km (89 laps)
Fastest lap: 1:22.621 min

Programme:

Today Nick Heidfeld concentrated on setup work with regards to the upcoming Italian Grand Prix. Working on the low down force configuration for the Monza race the team tried different aerodynamic solutions. Running without major technical problems Heidfeld also sampled the tyre options for the Italian Grand Prix. Again the team made good progress concluding Heidfeld's part of the Monza test.

What comes next:

For the last day of the Monza test tomorrow Robert Kubica will be at the wheel of the BMW Sauber F1.08. Setup work for the Italian Grand Prix will be his main focus.

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