Following the launch of the Williams BMW FW27, today
BMW Williams F1 Team drivers Mark Webber and Nick Heidfeld began to put the car through its paces.
The weather for today's
first day of testing at the Circuit de la Comunitat Valencia Ricardo Tormo was decidedly chilly, despite the sunshine, with
temperatures just about reaching 11 degrees C.
BMW Williams F1 Team drivers Mark Webber and Nick Heidfeld were on duty, as
they familiarised themselves with the car that they hope will take them to victory in 2005.
Mark completed 83 laps, posting a
best time of, 1:10.538, while Nick Heidfeld completed 90 laps, posting a best time of, 1:10.903.
Tim Newton (Test Team
Manager, Williams F1): "We started testing the new FW27s today following the inaugural runs for the launch yesterday. Mark and
Nick were on duty for the team and spent the session getting acquainted with the new car and completing standard system checks.
