Williams Martini Racing F1 Italian GP free practices 04.09.2015: Italian GP Practice Objectives: aero evaluations, set-up and tyre work.

Italian GP Practice
 
Objectives: aero evaluations, set-up and tyre work.
 




Rob Smedley, Head of Performance Engineering: Today we focused on testing our specific Monza package which all seems to be working very well. We've had quite a substantial programme to get through in terms of performance and car specification, so it’s been busy.


We've tested a myriad of mechanical components, new transmission developments, new suspension developments, plus other developments which we're putting in the pipeline for the future which the team have put a lot of effort in to.


The long runs were good and on low fuel we looked quite reasonable for where we usually are on a Friday. Both drivers are reporting that the balance of the cars is good so I think we're in a positive position for the weekend.
 


Valtteri Bottas: It was a good Friday. Thankfully it stayed dry and we got through the whole plan without any issues. We were doing a lot of set-up work with the car, trying different aero, mechanical and suspension settings.


Now we've tried a lot of different things with both cars so we have plenty of information for tomorrow to choose all the best combinations so I'm looking forward to the outcome because I think we can be competitive.
 

Felipe Massa: We had a positive session and I am happy with the balance and feeling of the car which is a good start to the weekend. We have to now have a look at the data and compare this to where we think our competitors are over the short and longer runs.


At a first glance the car looks competitive, we just need to make sure we are ready for tomorrow.
 


Monza, Italy, 5.7934kms / 3.599 miles
     FP1    FP2

Weather    Warm and Dry    Warm and Dry
Air & Track Temperatures    19 - 22°C / 22 - 29°C    24 - 25°C / 32 - 36°C  

V Bottas, FW37-04, PU106B Hybrid    1:27.075 (9th)    1:25.674 (9th)
F Massa, FW37-02, PU106B Hybrid    1:26.936 (8th)    1:27.075 (10th)
Quickest Time    L. Hamilton (1:24.670)    L. Hamilton (1:24.279)
 
 


Sophie Ogg- photo Williams F1