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Heidfeld tests suspensions at Hockenheim F1 return
By BMW Sauber F1 Team July 8 2008
Only two days after the British Grand Prix, Nick Heidfeld was on duty again. At the Hockenheimring, the German kicked off the BMW Sauber F1 Team's preparation programme for the forthcoming German Grand Prix. .
Nick Heidfeld Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.08-06 / BMW P86/8 Test kilometres today: 270 km (59 laps) Fastest lap: 1:16.593 min

Programme: For the first time since 1993 the Formula One teams conducted an official test at the Hockenheimring. Unfortunately on the first of the three test days bad weather conditions with heavy winds and occasional rain made work very difficult for drivers and engineers. Rain showers caused short breaks in the morning as well as in the afternoon. Nevertheless Nick Heidfeld worked on a basic setup of the BMW Sauber F1.08 for the upcoming German Grand Prix. Today he concentrated on suspension related solutions.

Weather conditions: Overcast all day with some rain in the morning and in the afternoon. Temperatures: Air: 17 – 22 °C, Track: 18 – 28 °C

Number of drivers participating: 10 of 10 teams

Fastest lap overall: Lewis Hamilton (McLaren-Mercedes) 1:15.483 min Circuit length: 4.574 km

 

What comes next: The BMW Sauber F1 Team will continue testing in Hockenheim for another two days. Tomorrow Nick Heidfeld will be at the wheel again, work on the aerodynamical setup of the car plus tyre testing is on the schedule. On Thursday Robert Kubica will take over.

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