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13 April: Testing Report - Paul Ricard - Day One

Location: Paul Ricard, France
Drivers: Alex Wurz and Pedro de la Rosa
Weather: Sunny, clear skies
Air temperature: approx. 16 degrees Celsius
Track temperature: approx. 32 degrees Celsius
Laps run: 266 laps
Kilometres covered: Pedro de la Rosa approx. 623km, Alex Wurz approx. 394km
Best lap time of the day: Pedro de la Rosa, 1m03.481s
Duration of test: Three days

The Team McLaren Mercedes team began a three day test at the Paul Ricard circuit in France today, with Alex Wurz and Pedro de la Rosa both piloting MP4-20s.

The focus of today's programme was on Michelin tyre testing for the forthcoming San Marino Grand Prix. Both drivers were working on similar programmes completing a number of short and long runs throughout the day.

Pedro was the fastest man on track today, completing 163 laps, with a fastest time of 1m03.481s. Alex ended up eighth with a time of 1m04.338s.

Alex Wurz
"Today was my second test in MP4-20 and I am still familiarising myself with the car. This is something the team and I will continue to work on over the next couple of days."

Pedro de la Rosa
"Today was a trouble free day and I completed over twice a grand prix distance which myself and the team were particularly pleased with."

Paul Ricard Test - Report and Times - 13 April

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