Barcelona - BMW Sauber - Test day 2Today the BMW Sauber team again concentrated on development work with the 2009 season in sight. Both test cars were interim cars based on the F1.08 with some aerodynamic components complying with the 2009 regulations.
Robert Kubica
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Nick Heidfeld completed 76 and 81 laps (354 and 378 kms) respectively, tyres and reliability being the main focus of today’s work. "Of course we lose a lot of downforce compared to the 2008 car," Kubica explained the effect of the new rules governing aerodynamics. “"But because we are back from grooved to slick tyres, we have substantially more grip in slow corners. So with some more development I don’t think there will be too big a difference between the 2009 and 2008 cars."
Kubica posted the sixth best time today on a 1:21.521s best with Heidfeld 1.4s adrift in 14th.
Tomorrow Heidfeld and Christian Klien will be on duty for the team with more evaluation work with the F1.08B cars is scheduled.
