The BMW WilliamsF1 Team concluded a three day test at Valencia today
having covered over 1,700 kilometers and headed the timesheets on two
out of the three days.

Both Ralf Schumacher and Juan Pablo Montoya were on hand to perform
testing duties, Juan running on Wednesday and Thursday and Ralf on
Thursday and Friday. The team's official test driver, Marc Genˆ, was
also present to assist with the team's testing programme.

Despite heavy rain hampering today's session, the team worked through an
extensive job list over the three days, including set-up work, traction
control routines and systems checks on the FW26. All three drivers also
carried out tyre construction testing with Michelin in preparation for
the opening round of the Championship in Melbourne on March 7th.

Sam Michael (Chief Operations Engineer, WilliamsF1):

"For the penultimate test before the start of the season, Juan, Ralf and
Marc shared testing responsibilities. Over the three days, the drivers
have worked through a lengthy programme in order to prepare the FW26 for
its debut in Melbourne."

Mario Theissen (BMW Motorsport Director):

"Just before bad weather hampered the test programme on Friday, the BMW
P84 engine successfully completed another race simulation. The engine
specification used will be the one we have in Melbourne so we should
be well prepared for the season's opener. Next week, we will spend the
final, pre-season test in Imola fine tuning the P84."

The BMW WilliamsF1 Team will travel to Imola next week for a three day
test commencing on Tuesday 24th February.

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