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Test in Monza

Test in Monza

(pressebox) München, 29.08.2008 - Weather conditions: Sunny all day.
Temperatures: Air: 23 - 31 °C, Track: 25 - 42 °C
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.

Contact person:

Mr. Jörg Kottmeier
Sportkommunikation
Phone: +49 (89) 382-23401
Fax: +49 (89) 382-27563
field of activity: Leitung
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Mr. Hanspeter Brack
Phone: +49 (7977) 018-19
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Mrs. Heike Hientzsch
Phone: +49 (172) 6209904
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Mr. Benjamin Titz
Phone: +49 (179) 7438088
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