Objectives P1• Validation of a new front wing• Starts practice

Objectives P2• Set-up work• Tyre evaluations

Adam Parr, ChairmanWe had a very full programme today, working through the normal set-up routine and testing some developmentparts. We’ve made good progress.

Rubens BarrichelloRuns P1: Run 1: New Prime (1 lap, install), Run 2: Used Prime (6 laps, baseline), Run 3: Used Prime (6 laps,aero test), Run 4: Used Prime (4 laps, mechanical set-up)Runs P2: Run 1: New Prime (6 laps, tyre evaluations), Run 2: Used Prime (12 laps, race set-up), Run 3: UsedPrime (5 laps, set-ups), Run 4: New Option (4 laps, tyre evaluations), Run 5: Used Option (3 laps, set-up)Today went as planned working through set-ups and some aero modifications. We run the engine quite safe onFridays so our times are expected. Our target tomorrow is to get into qualifying three.

Nico HulkenbergRuns P1: Run 1: New Prime (1 lap, install), Run 2: Used Prime (5 laps, baseline), Run 3: Used Prime (5 laps,aero test), Run 4: Used Prime (5 laps, aero test), Run 5: Used Prime (4 laps, mechanical set-up)Runs P2: Run 1: New Option (5 laps, tyre evaluations), Run 2: Used Option (13 laps, set-ups), Run 3: New Prime(4 laps, tyre evaluations, Run 4: Used Prime (7 laps, set-ups)It was pretty hard work today. We have a few problems to solve before qualifying tomorrow, but I am confidentwe will get there. We were running a new front wing on the car which gave us some positive results.