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Firman kicks off Spanish test
Firman kicks off Spanish test


Ralph Firman began a two day test for Jordan Ford in Barcelona today, in changeable conditions at the Circuit de Catalunya.  He completed 64 laps with track running slightly limited by a small suspension problem and a rain spell in the afternoon.

Gary Anderson, Director of Race and Test Engineering, said "We did some general set-up work and some tyre testing for Bridgestone, some brake testing and aerodynamic work.  We lost a bit of time due to a front suspension pick-up point problem and by the time it was repaired it had started to rain.  We tested some wet weather tyres with beneficial results."

Firman completes the test tomorrow.

Driver Team Fastest lap time
R Schumacher Williams (M) 1:17.908
M Gene Williams (M) 1:18.383
K Raikkonen McLaren (M) 1:18.836
R Barrichello Ferrari (B) 1:18.838
N Heidfeld Sauber (B) 1:18.861
J Button BAR (B) 1:18.993
T Sato BAR (B) 1:19.201
C Da Matta Toyota (M) 1:19.311
A McNish Renault (M) 1:19.540
M Webber Jaguar (M) 1:19.736
R Firman Jordan Ford (B) 1:19.740
P de la Rosa McLaren (M) 1:19.954
A Wurz McLaren (M) 1:20.217
A Davidson BAR (B) 1:20.568

09 Jul 2003 17:37