Formula 1
Red Bull Jerez test summary 2006-09-13/15
Apart from some off-track de-briefing sessions and meetings, our Test Team's extremely valuable contribution to the 2006 Formula 1 season drew to a close in southern Spain today, as the final test aimed at this year's races came to an end. The Job ...
Edited: Dec 11, 2006, 4:19 AM
Copy link
Share on Viber
Apart from some off-track de-briefing sessions and meetings, our Test Team's extremely valuable contribution to the 2006 Formula 1 season drew to a close in southern Spain today, as the final test aimed at this year's races came to an end.
The Job List for the past three days centred on three main items: testing tyre construction for the final three grands prix and compounds specifically for the next race in China, allowing Robert Doornbos to concentrate on race preparation rather than pure testing prior to his promotion to race driver for the final trio of events and - worst kept secret of the week award - evaluating Michael Ammermuller as the Dutchman's potential replacement in the Friday-tester role.
"The three days went very well and we completed our planned programme," commented Chief Test Engineer, Ian Morgan. "On the first day, Robert concentrated on Shanghai tyre evaluation, while Michael got used to driving an F1 car. Day 2 saw Robert given the chance to work on car set-up and generally get the car to his liking for a race weekend."
"We brought in Tonio to help with tyre work, as prior to the test, we had decided to give Michael the middle day off to think about everything he had done. Apart from a slight hydraulic problem on Tonio's car and losing some track time through bad weather, it was another good day."
"Finally, today, we got through more work than expected with Robert, completing the tyre programme and doing some race work. Michael also got through his programme. Apart from one small spin, he put in an impressive performance without making mistakes and completing over 200 laps. A positive end to our last test."
-credit: red bull
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 Renault confirms Red Bull engine supply
Next article Nick Fry talks Honda
Top Comments
There are no comments at the moment. Would you like to write one?
View More & Comment
Latest news
Alex Bowman hits out at critics in snarky post, shooting down early exit rumors
NASCAR Cup
NAS NASCAR Cup
Homestead-Miami
7 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
7 h
Ryan Blaney gets sweet redemption after 'nightmares' following 2024 Homestead loss
IndyCar 2026 season review: Dale Coyne Racing
IndyCar
Indy IndyCar 8 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
8 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