Sepang - McLaren Mercedes - TestingMcLaren Mercedes continued its intensive test programme at Sepang today, in a session that was affected by the monsoon rain showers. Overnight rain lead to wet track conditions at the start of running.
Shortly after 10am, dry Bridgestone
Potenza tyres were fitted to Lewis Hamilton’s MP4-22 and the team set about pushing forward with the test plan of tyre evaluation and general development of the package.
Another downpour hit the track late afternoon and, having achieved enough wet running during the morning, Hamilton remained in the garage.
The British Rookie was fastest on the day however with a best time of 1:35.
918s over 57 laps.
As a result of the wet conditions, the team will be extending the test session to tomorrow, with Hamilton remaining at the wheel of the MP4-22.
Source McLaren Mercedes
