Today was the first test with our new technical partners, Cosworth and Bridgestone. Nico and Andy were on driving duties and the cars were on different programs to get through initial systems setup as efficiently as possible. Nico was able to complete normal timed lap running early on and by the end of afternoon, we were able to perform a short tyre program for Bridgestone. Andy spent the whole day on systems checks, installation laps and calibration work and in order to complete some precautionary checks, we stopped Andy's car early.

It's a credit to all the staff at Grove and Northampton that in such a short amount of time we were able to design, build and arrive at the start of this test with two complete interim cars. This involved extensive chassis modifications, new engine and new gearbox installation and the entire electrical system design. Tomorrow we will continue with systems work with Nico, while Mark will take over from Andy in the other car. We should also be able to start work on setup changes and further tyre testing for Bridgestone (Sam Michael, Technical Director).

Barcelona Test - Report and Times - 29 November

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