Silver Arrow – Barcelona-Spain – Test Day Four

Silver Arrow – Barcelona – Test Day Four

Michael Schumacher completed the four-day test at the Circuit de Catalunya for MERCEDES GP PETRONAS today. Michael’s programme over the day included aerodynamic evaluations, further race weekend preparation work and set-up development, particularly focusing on longer runs. Michael also continued his familiarisation with the KERS system. Michael completed 114 laps today, bringing the team’s total mileage for this test to 1988 kms.

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Silver Arrow – Barcelona-Spain – Test Day Two

Silver Arrow – Barcelona – Test Day Two

Nico Rosberg was in action at the wheel of the MGP W02 in Barcelona today for the second day of this week’s test.

A positive day of running saw Nico complete further acclimatisation work with the KERS system, alongside set-up comparisons and aerodynamic evaluations in the morning session. During the afternoon, the team successfully completed its second full race simulation of this week’s test, including live pit stops.

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Silver Arrow – Jerez-Spain – Test Day Three

Silver Arrow – Jerez-Spain – Test Day Three

Michael Schumacher was in action again today for the third day of this week’s test in Jerez.

The team’s programme included systems checks with the adjustable rear wing, tyre evaluations with the different Pirelli compounds and development work on the balance of the car over longer runs. Another positive day in terms of reliability saw Michael complete 114 laps.

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Silver Arrow – Jerez-Spain – Test Day Two

Silver Arrow – Jerez-Spain – Test Day Two

Michael Schumacher took over the MGP W02 car in Jerez today for the second day of this week’s test programme.

Running with the Mercedes KERS operational throughout the day to continue Michael’s familiarisation process, the team focused on system checks with shorter runs in the early part of the day, before progressing to set-up work and tyre evaluations with the medium and super soft Pirelli tyre compounds over longer runs.

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Silver Arrow – Jerez-Spain – Test Day One

Silver Arrow – Jerez -Spain  – Test Day One

Formula One’s second winter test got underway this morning at the Circuito de Jerez in southern Spain as preparations continue for the start of the new season. Nico Rosberg was at the wheel of the MGP W02, with Michael Schumacher due to take over for Friday and Saturday, before Nico rounds off the programme on Sunday.

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