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Panasonic Toyota Racing: Monza Test - Day 1
Monza Test 03-06 September 2002 - Day 1
Ryan Briscoe
Best lap time: 1m.27.43s 31 laps completed
Chassis: TF102/04
"In this morning's session I concentrated my efforts on acquiring data from the track, working more specifically on strategy development. There was some torrential rain in the late morning session and the track stayed wet for the remainder of the day, even if the weather got a bit better. We used the opportunity to test our launch control system in the wet conditions, which meant I was just going out on track and straight back in again for most of the afternoon. All in all though it was productive session and I am quite happy."
Stéphane Sarrazin
Best lap time: 1m.28.26s 48 laps completed
Chassis: TF102/05
"Today we carried out tests on some different aerodynamic parts, including a new front wing, which we plan to use for the grand prix next week. In addition we also did Michelin tyre comparisons in varying conditions throughout the session. All day, even before the heavy rain started, the track was quite dirty and slippery, but the bad weather allowed us to carry out our tyre work in wet conditions - something we have not had the chance to do very often this year."
Weather conditions: A dry start gave way to heavy rain by lunchtime, clearing up slowly as the day went on. Track conditions: Dirty and slippery to start with, becoming wet by lunchtime.
Temperatures: Air - Min 18°C, Max 23°C
Track - Min 20°C, Max 27°C
Stéphane continues the four-day test in Monza tomorrow when he will be joined by Allan McNish, fresh from his 9th place finish in the Belgian Grand Prix last weekend.