?We concentrated on brakes and clutch development, as we were getting some inconsistent feedback from the drivers as well as the cars. We have now found a common basis to set up all three cars for France,? Team Manager, Mark Busfield explained.
With two rounds under their belt, the team has had their work cut out upon their return from Monza. ?After each race we compile a number of issues that need to be addressed before the next round,? Busfield continued. ?A normal list of these engineering points consists of some 25 to 30 items. After Monza, we compiled a list of some 160 issues to be looked into. In other words: we are still a long way away from scoring our first podium finish, but at the same time we are quite confident that the list of engineering points will get shorter each time. In fact, this project is still so new, that we even improve between practice and the races, as we showed in Monza, where the cars were fasters in the races than they had been in qualifying.?
The engine development is still the first point on the list and is part of an ongoing development programme, while the brake and clutch issued experienced at Monza have been dealt with in Brands Hatch. Robert Huff will drive a new car in France, his previous one having been too badly damaged in the accident in the second race at Monza. ?Rob will get a new shell to race from Magny-Cours onwards. His old car will be repaired but will only be used as a spare car from now on,? Busfield explained.
In Magny-Cours, the team will be closely watched by Nick Reilly, CEO of GM Daewoo Auto & Technology in South Korea. ?We?ll do our best to put up a good show for the boss,? Busfield continued.
OTHER TESTS: On Tuesday, Andy Priaulx completed one day of testing at Zandvoort at the wheel of his BMW Team UK car run by RBM. At the same time BMW Team Italy-Spain and BMW Team Deutschland tested in Vallelunga on Tuesday. Zanardi and Dirk M?ller were both clocked at 1:24.80, with Garc?a two tenths slower