Webber kicks off Benetton test in Valencia.
The Benetton-Renault team was confronted with very bad weather during the first day of testing in Valencia, Spain today. Mark Webber and the team were only able to run for one hour this afternoon but despite this Webber was third quickest.
As this is the first time Mark has driven round the Valencia circuit he worked on acclimatization, and then concentrated on software work on the B200. In the dry periods the team worked on basic set-up and collected valuable data for tomorrow's session with Jenson Button.
Benetton Test programme:
The Benetton-Renault team was confronted with very bad weather during the first day of testing in Valencia, Spain today. Mark Webber and the team were only able to run for one hour this afternoon but despite this Webber was third quickest.
As this is the first time Mark has driven round the Valencia circuit he worked on acclimatization, and then concentrated on software work on the B200. In the dry periods the team worked on basic set-up and collected valuable data for tomorrow's session with Jenson Button.
Benetton Test programme:
1st May to 3rd May Mark Webber will test tyres in the B200
2nd May to 3rd May Jenson Button will drive the B201-04
4th May Jenson Button will have both the cars available for tyre testing
Leading times:
Pos / Driver / Team / Time / Laps.
1. Alexander Wurz McLaren-Mercedes* 1.16.154 44 laps
2. Mika Hakkinen McLaren-Mercedes* 1.17.281 48 laps
3. Mark Webber Benetton-Renault** 1.18.039 29 laps
4. Juan Pablo Montoya Williams-BMW** 1.18.051 23 laps
5. Eddie lrvine Jaguar-Cosworth** 1.18.267 19 laps
6. Luciano Burti Prost-Acer** 1.18.350 42 laps
7. Pedro de la Rosa Jaguar-Cosworth** 1.18.439 22 laps
8. Marc Gene Williams-BMW** 1.18.542 35 laps
Key:
* Bridgestone tyres.
** Michelin tyres.
Conditions: Heavy rain and hail.
