Jerez Test, Day One
Jerez
,
Feb 07, 2012
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Date |
Tuesday 7 February 2012 |
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Track |
Circuito de Jerez |
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Driver |
Nico Rosberg / Michael Schumacher |
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No of Laps |
56 laps / 42 laps |
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Best Lap Time |
1:20.219 / 1:20.794 |
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Kms Covered |
248 kms / 186 kms |
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Track Length |
4.428 kms |
|
Weather |
Sunny |
MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS began its 2012 testing programme in Jerez today, using the team's 2011 car, the MGP W02.
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Nico tested during the morning while Michael was in the car for the afternoon
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Both drivers completed a set-up programme which focused on learning about the behaviour of the 2012 Pirelli tyres
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The reliable 2011 car also allowed the team to accumulate valuable mileage on a number of test items for the 2012 season
Michael will continue the test programme tomorrow, with Nico in action again on Thursday.
Nico Rosberg
“We made a very good start to our testing programme today and completed 56 laps this morning. I was driving the 2011 car, so it felt comfortable straightaway. We tested some different things in perfect weather conditions and started learning about the 2012 Pirelli tyres and how they work. I was really happy to be out on track in my Mercedes and I know that, back at the factory, our development of the new car is running according to our plan.”
Michael Schumacher
“After a long break, it feels terrific being back in the car and hitting the circuit again. Our main job was to get a first impression of the tyres for 2012 and to start understanding them. They feel like a step forward, more consistent and comfortable to drive, and the biggest difference is with the rear tyre. Thanks to everybody at Pirelli for their good job this winter. Let's see what we can learn tomorrow.”
TIMES
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Pos |
Driver |
Car |
Time |
Laps |
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1. |
Kimi Raikkonen |
Lotus |
1:19.670 |
75 |
|
2. |
Paul Di Resta |
Force India |
1:19.772 |
101 |
|
3. |
Nico Rosberg |
MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS |
1:20.219 |
56 |
|
4. |
Mark Webber |
Red Bull |
1:20.496 |
53 |
|
5. |
Daniel Ricciardo |
Toro Rosso |
1:20.694 |
57 |
|
6. |
Michael Schumacher |
MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS |
1:20.794 |
42 |
|
7. |
Kamui Kobayashi |
Sauber |
1:21.353 |
105 |
|
8. |
Jenson Button |
McLaren |
1:21.530 |
62 |
|
9. |
Felipe Massa |
Ferrari |
1:22.815 |
69 |
|
10. |
Heikki Kovalainen |
Caterham |
1:23.178 |
28 |
|
11. |
Pastor Maldonado |
Williams |
1:23.371 |
25 |
|
12. |
Pedro de la Rosa |
HRT |
1:23.676 |
44 |
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