Takuma Sato completed 10 laps as the team struggled with a hydraulics problem. Sato also spun in the afternoon on the wet track but didn't damage the car.
Mark Preston, Chief Technical Officer said:
Second driver Yuji Ide was present but didn't take to the track.The priority of this test was to begin track testing of the SA05 systems - including electronics, hydraulics and brakes. Although our reliability was not great today, it is the reason why we are here, to test and sort these kinds of problems out.
This morning?s running was cut short due to a small hydraulic problem which was soon rectified. However, in the rain-drenched afternoon, Taku spun at the hairpin, with no damage to the car, while experimenting with new traction control software. This afternoon?s running was cut short by a similar problem to the one we had this morning. We will now be working overnight and are hoping for a successful day?s running tomorrow when we start our tyre programme for Bahrain.
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