Sam Michael, Technical Director, Williams F1: It was a productive first day testing, with the car completing 75laps in total. Considering everything is new, in particular the Cosworth engine installation, it was good to getthrough the day without any major problems. We did have a minor software issue with the throttle control towardsthe end of the session, but that is easily sorted out for tomorrow. We are well underway with set-up work now andtuning the FW32 around the new Bridgestone tyres.

Rubens Barrichello: I enjoyed today, it was like a first day at school! You can’t predict anything fromthe times today; and probably won’t be able to for the remainder of the tests because of the fuel loadspeople will run with such big tanks. It probably won’t be until Bahrain qualifying that we will see whereeveryone is. We are working on improving the balance of the car, but it’s running reliably, despite thesmall issue with the throttle. As everything is new, it was a good day.

VALENCIA TEST 1ST FEBRUARY 2010DAY 1 OF 3Circuit: Circuito de la Comunidad Valenciana Ricardo Tormo 4.051kmObjective: Initial systems, performance and reliability checks with the FW32Weather: Clear and bright all day

Average ambient temperature: 10°CPos Driver Team Best Time Total Laps

1 F Massa Ferrari 1:12.574 1022 P de la Rosa BMW Sauber 1:12.784 743 M Schumacher Mercedes GP 1:12.947 404 N Rosberg Mercedes GP 1:13.543 395 G Paffett McLaren 1:13.846 866 R Barrichello AT&T Williams 1:14.449 757 S Buemi Toro Rosso 1:14.762 188 R Kubica Renault 1:15.000 69