Team Sauber Petronas started its three-day test at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino
Ferrari in Imola today. Felipe Massa covered 69 laps in chassis C23-03 to
set a best time of 1:22.028. Giancarlo Fisichella ran 62 laps in chassis
C23-02 with a best time of 1:22.331.

Jacky Eeckelaert (Chief Race Engineer):

"Since Imola has similar
characteristics as Melbourne we did some set-up work on both cars in view of
the Australian Grand Prix. In the morning Felipe also tested different brake
parts and various aero configurations. In the afternoon he evaluated several
tyre compounds also as a preparation for the first race of the season."

"Giancarlo tested different damper settings which we had simulated before on
the 7-post-rig in the factory. Tomorrow Giancarlo will continue the tyre
test programme, while Felipe will
do a race simulation."

Giancarlo Fisichella
Chassis: C23-02
62 laps, 305.846 kilometres
Best time: 1:22.331

Felipe Massa
Chassis: C23-03
69 laps, 340.377 kilometres
Best time: 1:22.028

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