Posted on January 24th, 2007 by Oliver White
World title hopeful Kimi Raikkonen has driven the 2006 Ferrari at a private test in Italy today. Kimi completed the day lapping the Vallelunga circuit 39 times, while team mate Felipe Massa toured around in the new F2007, completing 74 laps.
Raikkonen set a fastest time of 1m15.226s and concentrated on acclimatising himself to the Bridgestone tyres. Massa set a fastest lap time of 1m14.493s, although the times cannot be compared due to the differences in the cars. Testing is expected to continue tomorrow despite the weather not being ideal. Continue Reading…
Posted on January 20th, 2007 by Oliver White
Here are some quick sound bites that have come about this week. In a busy seven days for Formula One, Ferrari, BMW and McLaren have launched their cars and ran them on circuits, with most teams concentrating in warmer climes in Spain - Jerez and Valencia. Renault also ran their new R27 with both drivers completing laps in the interim-liveried car. Although they suffered some electrical problems, both drivers managed to complete a fair few laps, and were bouyant about the cars potential. Continue Reading…
Posted on January 18th, 2007 by Oliver White
McLaren were out in force at yesterdays test session, given the new MP4-22 some runs at the Valencia circuit. Fernando Alonso took to the circuit proudly displaying the number one on the car, and sporting not only a new haircut, but also a new helmet design. The McLaren suffered a minor oil leak problem halfway through the day, but was rectified in time for Alonso to complete further laps in front of a large Spanish crowd. Continue Reading…