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Toyota continue 2003 development in Spain

The Toyota test team started a three-day session at the Circuit de Catalunya in Spain on Tuesday, with test drivers Ryan Briscoe and Stephane Sarrazin at the wheel.
Briscoe conducted a data acquisition programme on the standard TF102, while Sarrazin gave a second outing to the TF102B, the team's intermediary car, which incorporates next season's RVX-03 engine and a new seven-speed gearbox.

"I am very happy with the work we have done today," said Sarrazin, who completed 58 laps, with a best of 1.20.784. "Our objective was to continue to put more mileage under our belt with the TF102B and to try various aerodynamic elements.

"We went through our programme without any problems and the car felt good to drive. This is a promising start to our three-day test and we will continue working in the same direction tomorrow."

Briscoe, who put in 55 laps with a best of 1.22.008, added: "It has been a positive and trouble-free day for me. We have been conducting an extensive data acquisition programme, which meant I did several series of in and out laps, stopping in between to let the engineers collect information from various parameters on the car.

"We will carry on with the same type of tests tomorrow morning before going back to some longer runs in the afternoon."

Sarrazin and Briscoe will continue driving the TF102B and TF102-04 respectively on Wednesday for the second day of testing at the Barcelona track.

Reporter: michelbugeja @ rabatmalta.com

02/10/2002 sports

Source: formula1 @ maltaweb.biz

Temperature in Spain

Track temperatures are expected to be higher than they were in San Marino, which will suit the Michelin-shod runners more than the conditions experienced at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, but wind direction and speed can also prove to be variable making set-up for qualifying a real challenge.

Meanwhile this is a forecast for the coming days:

Apr 23 Partly Cloudy 69°F 52°F
Apr 24 Partly Cloudy 68°F 51°F
Apr 25 Partly Cloudy 69°F 50°F
Apr 26 Partly Cloudy 67°F 50°F
Apr 27 Partly Cloudy 67°F 50°F
Apr 28 Partly Cloudy 65°F 50°F

Reporter: michelbugeja @ rabatmalta.com

23/04/2002 sports

Source: formula1 @ maltaweb.biz

Testing February 1st: Barcelona Day 12

Antonio Pizzonia had his first taste at the top of the time sheets today, when he managed a 1.19.452 in his Williams FW23. He was the only driver for the BMW powered team on track, due to a shortage of engines.
Both Jaguar drivers were at the wheel of this year's R3, and Pedro de la Rosa proved the quicker of the two as they worked on aerodynamics and pit stop practice.

Takuma Sato had a heavy accident in his Jordan EJ11, but was able to get back out on track in the afternoon. However, he had another spin after the car's brake temperature rose rapidly and his rear wheels locked.

Jarno Trulli reinforced his team mate Jenson Button's glowing report on the R202, when he also praised the new car for its consistency and driveability. His time was especially good, considering that he was on a heavy fuel load.

"The whole package is very positive," he said. "At the moment I have a problem with my seat, as my head is hitting the headrest. That has to be corrected. I wasn't so happy in last year's car but even with the headrest problem this car is much improved.

"It is very consistent, it can consistently do the same things over and over again. It can generate more temperature than last year's car (in the tyres). There is a lot more to come on the aero side and the rear end of the car is so stable, so I am very positive and happy about it.

"Realistically it would be nice to be able to fight Sauber for fourth this season, the baseline of the car is there. We have to work on reliability, and I hope we get there!

"I am still finding it hard to get used to the tyres because Michelin have totally different characteristics to Bridgestone, and I just have to change my driving style. It is a matter of time. I really look forward to this season! "

Only Jaguar continue testing tomorrow.

Pos Driver Team Time Laps
1. Pizzonia Williams 1'19"452 74
2. Alonso Renault 1'20"029 49
3. Trulli Renault 1'20"071 30
4. Sato Jordan 1'20"527 44
5. de la Rosa Jaguar 1'20"533 51
6. Fisichella Jordan 1'21"014 25
7. Irvine Jaguar 1'22"078 73
Unofficial Times

Reporter: michelbugeja @ rabatmalta.com

01/02/2002 sports

Source: formula1 @ maltaweb.biz

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