Technically a trouble free day for Jordan Ford other than a spin for Timo Glock in the first session, which damaged the car and prevented him from participating in the second session.

Nick Heidfeld said "I feel that we have made a lot of improvements on the car itself recently although I did hope to be even closer to the people ahead of us.  I still feel that the balance of the car is not really as good as it could be and I'm confident we can improve it for tomorrow."

Giorgio Pantano stated "Today in the end we found quite a good balance with the car, so it just means I have to keep going with that set-up direction I think because there was quite a difference between the first session and the end of the second one. I feel confident with the car and think probably tomorrow we can make an improvement. I'm very happy to be driving here in Imola because I know I have some fans here and I'm a little bit excited about that because to go around and see you have people cheering you on is really good."

James Robinson, Head of Race and Test Engineering commented "Timo started well this morning and was exchanging times with our race drivers but then unfortunately had an off at the chicane which damaged the car and although the mechanics tried very hard to repair it, they were unable to get it completed in time for the second session.  Nick and Giorgio worked through their normal Friday programme of Bridgestone tyres and set-up. We have made improvements in the car and the drivers feel that compared to when we tested here in February. Let's wait and see what happens during the rest of the weekend."