Barcelona Testing Times (Day 1)

[Mark F1]

Barcelona Test, Day 1
Pos Driver Chassis Engine Tyres Time Laps
1: R Schumacher Williams BMW* M 1:19.280s 53
2: J P Montoya Williams BMW M 1:19.373s 73
3: A Pizzonia Williams BMW 1:19.383s 79
4: O Panis BAR Honda* B 1:19.915s 61
5: A Davidson BAR Honda B 1:19.929s 78
6: E Irvine Jaguar* M 1:20.477s 64
7: J Trulli Renault M 1:20.495s 47
8: M Salo Toyota* M 1:20.782s 58
9: J Button Renault* M 1:21.089s 48
10: A McNish Toyota* M 1:21.271s 77

M = Michelin
B = Bridgestone
* = 2002 Car


Toyota still look like they are some way off the pace and there are now only 34 days until the Australian GP. McNish was 2 seconds slower than Ralf Schumacher's time, but 4 seconds off of the best time set by Alex Wurz in Barcelona last week. Im also suprised to see the 2002 BAR so close to the Williams, Panis being only 0.635s slower than Ralf. Talking about Williams they seem to be looking pretty good and I don't think they have had any major problems with the new FW24. Can't wait to see what sort of times Montoya sets with it !

[Speedworx]

Pretty good year ahead.

[Number Juan]

considering all that Mark, look at last year's qualifying times and you see in several races drivers outside 107% times and the Toyota's are only around 2 seconds behind the front runners - compared to last year, i think the field is evening itself out a little more after last year's anomolous time sheets!!!