JEREZ TEST - DAY THREE

 Date Saturday 12 February 2011 Track Circuito de Jerez Driver Michael Schumacher  No of Laps 114 laps Best Lap Time 1:21.054 Kms Covered 505 kms Track Length 4.428 kms  Weather Sunny and warm 

Michael Schumacher was in action again yesterday for the third day of this week's test in Jerez.

The team's programme included systems checks with the adjustable rear wing, tyre evaluations with the different Pirelli compounds and development work on the balance of the car over longer runs.

Another positive day in terms of reliability saw Michael complete 114 laps.

Nico Rosberg will take over at the wheel of the MGP W02 for the fourt hand final day of the test Sunday.

 Michael Schumacher: "At the end of my two test days in Jerez, I can only be happy with what we have achieved here. Once again today, we completed a lot of mileage, and with the exception of some smalleri ssues, we ran very well which enables us to steadily progress with our testing programme. This is exactly what you want at this period of time.I am now looking forward to continuing the development at the next test in Barcelona starting on Friday."