Brawn GP Barcelona test notes 2009-03-11

Date: Wednesday 11 March
Track: Circuit de Catalunya
Driver: Jenson Button

No of Laps: 130 laps
Best Lap Time: 01:19.127
Kilometres Covered: 605km
Track Length: 4.655km

Weather: Overcast
Ambient Temperature: Maximum 14C
Track Temperature: Maximum 23C

Brawn GP's Jenson Button topped the timesheets at the Circuit de Catalunya today as the Formula One team continued its maiden test in Barcelona.

On the third day of testing with the new BGP 001 car, Jenson completed a full race distance with live pit stops in the morning, followed by a qualifying simulation and various set-up evaluations in the afternoon. Another successful day for the team saw Jenson complete an encouraging 130 laps.

Team-mate Rubens Barrichello will take over the car tomorrow to conclude the team's first test of 2009.

JENSON BUTTON
"It's been another great day and a very positive test generally. It's so good to have achieved a full day's running, including a race distance, without any issues and it's fantastic that we clocked up so much mileage. After the challenges we have faced, to come here and get off to such an encouraging start is just what we all needed and I can't thank the team enough. All that effort has really paid off and everyone can feel very proud."

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