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30th September 2004 toyota
jerez test. Michael Schumacher turned up at Jerez today;
he was fastest, and what’s more, he broke the track record in the process.
Jarno was 6th quickest in the Toyota, about three hundredths
slower than Montagny’s Renault. Toyota Press Release 29th September 2004 toyota jerez test. Jarno continued testing at Jerez today, where
today’s incident was the loss of his rear wing at the entry of the Ayrton
Senna chicane. However he was able to continue and completed 54 laps. Jarno
was 8th quickest with 1:17.663, four tenths slower than Montagny’s
time in the Renault. He was not quickest though, that honour went to Ralf
Schumacher. 29th September 2004 gazzetta
interview. Jarno told
Italy's Gazzetta dello Sport newspaper: "I must thank Villeneuve for his honesty: he could
have said that he drove an exceptional car, but instead he said nothing but what
I've been saying for a long time. I saw myself in Jacques: a struggling
driver with difficulties, even though he was returning in F1 after a long
time off and nothing more could be asked of him. Renault lost out to rivals BAR in China, the Honda-powered
team moving nine points clear in the standings in the battle for second place
behind champions Ferrari. Trulli said he will not feel responsible if Renault
fail to finish as runner-up. "I have no responsibility if the second place in the
Constructors' Championship is now difficult for them to obtain.” Jarno will
drive for the Toyota team in 2005, although he could make his racing debut
with the Japanese squad next week at Suzuka. "At the moment we are not talking about it,"
Trulli, testing at Jerez this week, said. "First we concentrate on this
three-day test, then we'll see. The car is better than I thought, even if
there are obviously things that must be improved. But we knew that
already." 28th September 2004 toyota
test. Jarno stepped back into the cockpit of the
TF104B in Jerez today, to complete 67 laps for his Toyota team, finishing
with the 6th fastest lap of the day. Jarno had an unscheduled
incident during the morning when a rear tyre blow out caused him to leave the
track rather unexpectedly. Fortunately the team was able to get the car
quickly back on track for the afternoon. Other teams present were Ferrari
(whose driver Badoer crashed heavily after 18 laps and was taken to the
medical centre) Williams, BAR, McLaren and Renault. Apart from Jarno all the
drivers were test drivers and Franck Montagny was fastest for Renault. 26th September 2004 chinese
gp. race. Michael Schumacher changed the engine, just in case it was responsible
for his spin in qualifying, and started from the pitlane. Pole sitter
Barrichello led into the first corner, as Jenson Button dropped to fifth and
found himself behind Alonso (boo!). Jarno’s replacement Jacques Villeneuve,
made up a few places then lost them again (hurray!). Panis was one of those
drivers passed as he fought with the anti-stall on his Toyota (oh dear!).
Zonta, meanwhile did well, racing as high as ninth before the pit stops, but
unfortunately had to retire before the end with a gear box problem (shame!)
on lap 35. After two laps, Button passed Massa for fourth, as Raikkonen was
pushing hard in second place. Massa was passed by Fisichella, and Ralf
Schumacher, then clipped by Coulthard’s McLaren. Button overtook Alonso at
the hairpin on lap 7 (hurray!). Michael Schumacher bashed into Klien’s Jaguar
at the harpin on lap 11 (naughty!) which caused the Jaguar to retire. The
first stops did nothing to change the order at the top. On lap 16, Michael
spun at turn 16 while in P10 (careless), so it was back down the field
(snakes and ladders). But he soon
passed Coulthard and Massa, as he moved back up. But he was back down to 14th
after his late stop. He then had to make an extra stop when he got a left
rear puncture. The team weren’t ready to refuel him, so he had to stop once
more before finishing the race in 12th place. Coulthard drove into
Ralf on lap 38, breaking the Williams’ rear suspension (clumsy) causing Ralf
to retire almost in the McLaren pit (ooops!)! DC did not escape unscathed
from the collision (fair dos) and had to pit after a puncture. Bruni lost a wheel on his Minardi
(careless!) and didn’t seem to make it back to the pits (lost?). There was a
possibility that Button may have taken first place from Barrichello as they
were on different strategies, but the BAR didn’t have quite enough speed to
beat the Ferrari after Rubens last stop. Villeneuve was stuck behind Mark
Webber’s Jaguar for much of the race and couldn’t seem to do anything about
it (second Renault syndrome?) Renault’s press release was amusing though:
they said JV “drove aggressively and competitively all the way to the
chequered flag” seemingly forgetting the Jaguar that was directly (and I mean
directly) ahead of him for the last stint. “He set his fastest lap on the
final lap….” Oh really? And didn’t
they think that was suspicious in the previous race when Jarno did it? Maybe
it’s fine today because Alonso set HIS fastest lap on his penultimate lap…
Another Renault press release comedy moment….Flavio called Fernando’s 4th
place “the foot of the podium.” He didn’t say that when Jarno was 4th
in Magny Cours, did he? It’s the way he tells ‘em! Top 8: Barrichello,
Button, Raikkonen, Alonso, Montoya, Sato, Fisichella, Massa. Villeneuve
struggled home in 11th . Toyota Racing Press Release Olivier
Panis (Car 17, Chassis TF104/09B) ITV Watch: The Chinese tourist video at the start of the show went
on longer than yesterday. Just to keep us interested that was followed by a
loooooong interview with Jacques Villeneuve, now that he’s willing to do
them. His former mechanic Jock Clear came on to give us his theory that
Michael spun deliberately in qualifying to make his race more interesting;
that must be good stuff he’s smoking. Martin Brundle was taking part in the
VW Polo race for old timers, which meant an interview with Louise on the
grid, plus James Allen commentating on the race; it was obvious the commentary
was tagged on afterwards. Grim Rosenthal interviewed Bernie Ecclestone, which
was the usual nonsense….and irritating nonsense at that…. as he is completely
out of kilter with what the public thinks. Grim was trying to talk up
historic tracks like Silverstone versus these new purpose built jobs. A
complete waste of time talking about it to someone who spends all his time in
luxury hotels and the paddock. Grim thought we were envious he was in
Shanghai…..wrong. We had to get up at 6am to watch this trollop. Don’t keep
raving on about these new circuits, it seems disloyal. There were gymnasts in
the pit lane…..they think it’s the Olympics already. Brundle’s grid walk was
strange without the Barrichello interview…… wonder what happened? He was
covered earlier though, so maybe ITV will still pay him. We got someone
different instead (discounting Jenson, obviously)…..Flippie Massa, who must
have a nosebleed being that high on the grid. Also, a very mellow Ralf. Maybe
he’s on the same stuff as Jock! It
wasn’t as strange as I expected without Jarno……perhaps because we hardly ever
got to see him on ITV anyway! ITV missed Michael Schumacher’s spin because of
the longest commercial break on record, and more of those darn breaks came
thick and fast towards the end of the race. James Allen said too many stupid
things to list, but sometimes it’s just too obvious: he told us that Kimi was
being held up just as the Finn put in his fastest lap. And taking of daft
statements, Grim told us at the end of the programme about the Chinese race
“I reckon this one is here to stay.” I do too, as they have a contract for
the next 6 years at least. And the programme finished 10 minutes early
according to the TV schedules….. 25th September 2004 chinese
gp.qualifying. First qualifying went to plan for Michael Schumacher when he
finished P1 ahead of Kimi Raikkonen. Fisichella did his usual Friday thing in
the Sauber to be third, ahead of the second Ferrari. Panis was 9th
and Zonta 16th with Villeneuve and Alonso 13th and 14th.
The second session had two spinners, one was Bruni in the
Minardi, and the other, somewhat unexpectedly, Michael Schumacher. One
expected to start at the back, the other didn’t. Barrichello’s Ferrari took
pole, with the McLaren of Kimi Raikkonen by his side on the front row. Massa
was a surprising 4th place. Panis was a creditable 8th,
although Zonta could only manage 14th, one place behind
Villeneuve. They both move up one when Sato moves back because of his engine
penalty. Alonso was 6th. Top 6: Barrichello, Raikkonen, Button,
Massa, R. Schumacher, Alonso. Toyota Racing Press Release Olivier
Panis (Car 17, Chassis TF104/09B) ITV Watch: Of course, it wasn’t shown live and the recording was
broadcast at the most inconvenient time, ITV having plonked the programme to
start bang in the middle of the afternoon. There was a big fuss about being
in China naturally, but maybe they forgot to mention that the city of
Shanghai is not representative of China as a whole. Ever the opportunists,
they soon mentioned that Villeneuve is back in the Renault, using one of his
laps to demonstrate the track…..they must have struggled to find a good one.
They finally got around to explaining that JV was now driving for Renault and
Jarno has gone to Toyota: no pictures of Jarno, but that was maybe because
ITV didn’t bother to turn up at the Silverstone test to see either driver. A
little discussion between Grim and Fony didn’t shed any new light on the
reasons for the swap. A few driver interviews… the usual crowd, plus Jacques
at least twice! Fernando featured twice too….anyone else thinks he looks
ridiculous with that massive number 8 on his sunglasses? Another amusing
sight …Jenson Button and the BAR boys in their retro looking 555 outfits
especially for this GP. And a couple of positives……team radio is back! Or
maybe it was Sky who had it, so it is only new to ITV. Also the new
throttle/brake graphic is an interesting one….I suspect that this is because
Bernie TV is doing this race and it’s nothing to do with ITV at all! 25th September 2004 chinese
gp. saturday practice. The Toyota boys had 2 more good sessions in morning practice,
preparing for qualifying and the race. In the first session Zonta was 7th
quickest, with Panis P15. In comparison the Renaults were 10th
(JV) and 13th. Fastest were the two Williams, closely followed by
the 2 Ferraris. The only incident was DC’s bumpy trip across the grass. Top
6: R. Schumacher, Montoya, M.Schumacher, Barrichello, Fisichella,
Raikkonen. Session 2 saw Zonta 9th and Panis 14th.
Alonso was 11th and Villeneuve 15th. The Ferraris took
both top slots with the Williams dropping down. Surprisingly few incidents
again, with Villeneuve going off at turn 7 and Klien and Michael Schumacher
running wide at turn 16. Top 6: M. Schumacher, Barrichello, Raikkonen, Button,
Fisichella, Heidfeld. 24th September 2004 chinese
gp. friday practice. Friday practice
went well for Jarno’s new team, Pannasonic Toyota Racing. In the first
session at the new track, test driver Ryan Briscoe was 5th
fastest, with the race drivers 10th (Zonta) and 13th
(Panis). Fastest of all was Davidson in the BAR, followed by the 2 Williams
drivers. Michael Schumacher was P15, even behind Villeneuve, Jarno’s
replacement, who was 14th and had a spin 5 minutes before the end
of the session. Alonso was 8th. Top 6: Davidson, R. Schumacher,
Montoya, Massa, Briscoe, Button. In the second
session, BAR were on top with Davidson and Button, although Sato unluckily
lost an engine and set no time. The McLarens were next in the order. The
Toyotas were a solid P9 (Zonta) and P10 (Panis), with Briscoe P11, all ahead
of the Renaults of Alonso (13th) and Villeneuve (15th).
Top 6: Davidson, Button, Raikkonen, Coulthard, Barrichello, Fisichella. Jarno
Leaves Renault With
effect from 7pm on 14th September 2004, Jarno Trulli is completely
free from the Renault F1 Team. The team has agreed to all his financial and
technical conditions and Jarno is free to test for his new team. Jarno has
achieved the Monaco GP victory, a podium in Spain, and two pole positions at
two of the most difficult circuits during this year, and is currently fourth
in the WDC ahead of his team mate. He
is content with the decision to leave the Renault F1 Team and happy that his
place will be taken by a former World Drivers Champion, Jacques Villeneuve.
He wishes Jacques luck. Jarno thanks the Renault team for the opportunity to
join his new team 3 months early. See the first interview in a Toyota race suit below……. 16th September 2004 toyota
testing. the first interview. Lunchtime: Renault, the last two months….. Jarno: I already felt
before that something was going on… and actually I was always putting my side
and there was the commitment, and for some reason we couldn’t achieve what we
wanted in terms of results. After Monza, I had a call from Flavio, he was
complaining that he was losing second position in the Constructors’
Championship….without thinking that I was losing fourth position in the
drivers’ championship…. but in the end, I am a reasonable person, we reached an agreement….they
wanted to change the driver, I allowed them to change the driver…I am happy,
I was released, so I can jump into my new car and start working for next
year. Impressions of the Toyota….. JT: I must say that
there are some very good positive things on this car, which I didn’t
expect…..actually there are some other things which have to be improved, but
I believe we all know there is some job to do, but the change of rules for
next year also will help ourselves; and I think together with Ralf, we have
an experienced and quick driver in Ralf, we can work very well together with
the team to improve the car still. Putting aside any chance of driving in a
race this season for Toyota? JT: Today, yes, because
it’s only my first day of testing, so there is very little time for China, it
would be very difficult…..but I think in Formula 1 anything is possible! Would you like to? JT: I don’t know,
because the experience I have had so far of this car is so little, so even if
I am tempted to do that ……because, you know, I want to show that my
commitment has never changed from the beginning of the season…..a driver will
always drive a quick car and do his best……but the circumstances are, we
probably have to wait, and we’ll see. Disappointed the way it has ended (with
Renault)….? JT: To be honest, in my
best season I didn’t expect to finish off this way, especially with Renault,
where I had an extremely good relationship with everybody inside the team. I
don’t regret anything, I don’t want to blame anyone, because honestly
talking, on my side I’ve always put the passion into the commitment, I was
always motivated, I was fighting to achieve the third position in the
drivers’ championship; I would have been really happy to leave Renault as the
second force in the Constructors’ Championship, but for whatever reason, it
didn’t work. Are you relieved about the switch? JT: Well, after the last
few races, where anything I could do was anyway not enough, yes. But you have
to understand that I’m not relieved because I left the team; I’m relieved
because whatever I was doing was always wrong, or it was never enough, for
whatever reason, so if we both couldn’t understand, in this case (it was
better) to split up and not be blamed because they were losing the
Constructors’ Championship. At the end of the day…… Your comments…. JT: I enjoyed it! I must
say I got quite quickly into the pace. It was a bit impressive despite the
last few months…..but I really enjoyed my first day, everything was nice, I
have found a car better than I thought, actually. No, there are a lot of good
things, positive things, there are other aspects which are a bit more
negative, which I think we can translate on next year’s car. Honestly
talking, I am very happy. Impressed with the engine? JT: I was impressed
about many things. I am not going to go through all I was impressed (with) or
not, but for sure, there were many things I was very happy with. Some others we
need to work on it, but in general, (I am) confident, especially for next
year because we are focussing on analysing what’s wrong, what’s right, and
try to do our best over the wintertime. Comfort in the cockpit…. JT: Not too bad, even if
when you sit down for the first time is always a bit difficult, always. But
seat position is nearly there….a bit painful with the seat because it’s a bit
small when we adjust it. Something to improve, but one day only. We didn’t
have much time. Work today was to….? JT: Run! Most if
it….long runs…..to try to understand the car, the way the tyres are
working….problems ….positive side, negative side, reporting it to the team.
That’s why I’ve done it, because anyway I’m not going to go to China. That’s definite? JT: I think so, because
it’s one day only and is not going to be enough. Not just to see the circuit….? JT: Well, it is
something we have to decide about that, but one day testing only is not
enough. What about Japan? JT: We’ll see…in Formula
One anything can happen. (Laughs). It’s all down to the confidence, which
today I am tempted to say I would like to go to China, but I think it’s just
too much of a risk in terms of if something goes wrong, you know, it’s not
nice. I know there is a lot to do, I am ready to do a lot of work, but one
day testing is really very little time. Even if I go to the limit… I got to
the pace quite quickly… but the last bit is always the one you need and the
one where the risk is. Have you had time to think about what’s
happened in the last few days? JT: Well, all is pretty
clear, something that they expected….or a lot of people expected, because
anyway the performances (of the car) were not there anymore. Somehow it was
just like a clock bomb! Important not to stop but jump into a car
straightaway? JT: Oh yes, I knew I
could do it. You know, the most important thing for me was to try to score
points and be third in the championship, which didn’t happen, for many
reasons….and so then when we reached the agreement, I want to drive, because I
want to drive, I am committed, I am very motivated to do my job and
just step in the other car and prove it. When exactly in the season did you know you
were heading to Toyota? JT: Mid season, probably
was already….. before Monaco, we had the first talk, afterwards we just carry
on (with Toyota). On his first day in his first test for his
new team, Panasonic Toyota Racing, Jarno achieved a best lap time of 1:17.918, giving him P6 in
the time sheets. That lap time compares favourably with the other drivers,
just two tenths off Ralf’s time for Williams, and considerably faster than
Renault’s Montagny, who clocked a 1:19.141. The second Toyota driver, Ryan
Briscoe was just behind Franck with 1:19.159. Davidson was fastest overall with
1:17.406. I would like to thank the Toyota team
members at the test for being so nice and making us all feel so welcome. We
feel at home already! 16th September 2004 Jarno
confirmed at Toyota Panasonic Toyota Racing announced early on Thursday that Jarno Trulli will drive for
them next season. Toyota said this year's
Monaco Grand Prix winner had signed a two-year contract and would have his
first test of the team's Formula One car at Silverstone later on Thursday. Next year Jarno will partner Germany's Ralf Schumacher, who is joining from
Williams. Tsutomu Tomita - Team Principal 14th September 2004 Jarno DOES leave
early! See first item on page. 13th September 2004 Jarno not leaving
early Rebutting current
rumours that Jarno could leave the team early, a Renault spokesman said
today: “The reports currently flying around the internet are pure
speculation, and we strongly deny that any replacement will take place. As an
aside, the fact that such reports mention Villeneuve possibly testing at
Jerez, when the team is in fact running at Silverstone, is a good indication
of the level of factual content they contain. We will test, as planned, with
Alonso and Montagny at Silverstone , evaluating further performance
developments prior to the final flyaway races of the year.” 12th September 2004 italian
gp. race. Ferrari gave the masterclass on how to win a race
1-2, even when one car starts the race on the wrong tyres and the other spins
after a few laps and starts again from the back of the field. Even those who
started on the right tyres and made no apparent mistakes finished behind
them. It had rained heavily during the morning, stopping just before the race
and leaving the drivers with difficult decisions regarding tyres. Barrichello
led for the first few laps on intermediate wet tyres until he had to pit to
change them. That left Alonso at the front, after he made up two places at
the start. Later, Button led, but had to settle for third in the end.
Alonso’s race finished with a rubbish Montoya-style spin in the chicane,
which left Renault with no points and a drop to third in the CC, as Jarno
struggled for speed on his way to 10th place. I’ll bet kicking
that Armco hurt Fernando’s foot! Montoya seemed to disappear after his second
stop, and Pizzonia attempted but failed to take out DC for 6th
place. Coulthard had started on intermediate tyres but realised his mistake
on the parade lap and pitted for new tyres and extra fuel, enabling him to
make only one stop in the race. Raikkonen’s McLaren got sick early on and he
retired on lap 14. Panis retired after being involved somehow in the
Schumacher spin on lap 1. Zonta, in the second Toyota was 11th,
behind Jarno. Massa was behind him having had to first change his tyres, then
his nose after contact with Heidfeld. Minardi’s Bruni survived a spectacular
fire as he was being refuelled, which gave him a scary minute as he tried to
breathe….not because of the fire, but the fire extinguishers! He was fit
enough to face the ITV cameras after the race though. Pantano retired his
Jordan in the gravel trap, as Michael Schumacher relentlessly made his way
through the field to second place. Top 8: Barrichello, Schumacher, Button,
Sato, Montoya, Coulthard, Pizzonia, Fisichella. Renault F1 Team Press Release Fernando spun out of third position while Jarno
finished tenth in this afternoon's Italian Grand Prix The Renault F1 Team leaves Monza this evening
disappointed but also with renewed determination. The team failed to score
any points in the Italian Grand Prix and lost second position in the
Constructors' Championship, and Renault now lies three points behind BAR.
However, the weekend gave reasons to be optimistic for the end of the
championship: prior to spinning, Fernando Alonso was running third and
keeping pace with the leading cars. On a circuit that was not expected to
favour the Renault R24, this baseline level of performance is an encouraging
sign for the next three races. The team will go to these final rounds of the
championship determined to reclaim second in the championship. Jarno Trulli, 10th: Fernando Alonso, retired (spin): Flavio Briatore, Managing Director: Pat Symonds, Executive Director of Engineering: ITV Watch: Due to the
weather in Monza, Grim had to rummage through his wardrobe to give the dodgy
raincoat another airing. But wait….Fony Jardine seems to have been to the
same tailors! His slightly more stylish jacket seems to be made of the same
material! Maybe they got a discount. A few interviews…..Rubens, JPM, Michael,
Fernando…….still no sign of an Italian at the Italian GP. Then there was the
McLaren promotional film, including the big Kimi interview….the usual drone.
Louise was allowed into DC’s ‘private area’. Ooo er, missus. There was a nice
interview with Ollie Panis, because he is retiring from racing for Toyota,
then more McLaren. Panic set in when Martin Brundle couldn’t find Rubens
Barrichello on the grid. Rubinho must have forgotten the secret contract…or
maybe ITV are behind with the payments. But luckily, the Brazilian appeared
just in time for the obligatory interview. James Allen said he couldn’t
comment on Jarno’s allegations against the team. Why not, James? You are a
COMMENTATOR, that’s your job! After the race, they didn’t cut off the third
driver in the press conference today, did they? I leave you to draw
your own conclusions. Amazingly, the race winner Rubens didn’t
dedicate his win to his baby or his teddy bear! ITV almost made it to the end
without an Italian driver interview, but obviously felt obliged to check that
Bruni was OK after his fire experience. Grim was full of praise for Jenson’s
drive today, so maybe he’s back in Grim’s good books…..or maybe Grim really
IS that fickle. Fernando talked round giving an actual excuse for his spin,
but didn’t take the blame either. Then it was just left, at Grim’s request,
for Ron Dennis to give the DC job reference!
11th September 2004 italian
gp. qualifying. Montoya continued his good work, taking
provisional pole with his team mate in second place. The teams came in two by
two, as the BARs, McLarens and Ferraris all sat together on the timesheets.
The Renaults were apart, Fernando P5 and Jarno P12. Heidfeld had a technical
problem and failed to do a timed lap. Baumgartner had to take the T-car after
the damage to his race car could not be repaired in time: he drops 10 places,
as does Heidfeld, but we won’t notice. Top 6: Montoya, Pizzonia, Sato,
Button, Alonso, Fisichella. The second session was dominated by
Barrichello’s lap, a clear half second ahead of P2, Montoya, We shall see how
that strategy works tomorrow. Michael Schumacher was P3: we shall see how
THAT strategy works tomorrow. Jarno, on a different strategy from Fernando
was 9th to Fernando’s 4th place. Top 6: Barrichello,
Montoya, Schumacher, Alonso, Sato, Button. Renault F1 Team Press Release Fernando fourth and Jarno ninth in qualifying for
tomorrow's Italian Grand Prix. Free Practice 3: JT 1:22.774, 9 laps Practice mileage The Renault F1 Team achieved promising positions this
afternoon during qualifying for tomorrow's Italian Grand Prix. As expected,
the times were extremely close and behind pole-sitter Rubens Barrichello,
just half a second covers the next nine cars on the grid. Fernando Alonso put
his Renault R24 fourth on the grid, while Jarno Trulli will start from ninth
having chosen a more conservative race strategy. Fernando Alonso, 4th position: Jarno Trulli, 9th position: Pat Symonds, Executive Director of Engineering: Denis Chevrier, Engine Operations Manager: ITV Watch: Are they
trying to make us feel sorry for Jenson? Yet another interview where he tries
to explain himself re the Williams/BAR debacle! He can rely on ITV! The team
of the weekend is McLaren, so we have a tour of Factory Paragon accompanied
by the same classical music as features in the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey,
just before the computer takes over the space ship. I wonder if that’s
significant. This feature also allows us a cosy chat with Martin Brundle and
DC! Then we have reality…… James gives DC’s lap the big build up……then there
is the usual disappointment. He’s behind Jarno! They never learn, do they? ITV actually cut off the third
driver in the press conference, Michael Schumacher, to go to a Champions
League programme advert! No
matter…they had the most important interviews ….Rubens fulfilling his secret
ITV contract again almost immediately after his lap, DC, and Jenson. Yes,
again. It’s the Italian GP and they haven’t talked to an Italian driver
yet…..and there are 4 of them! Grim Rosenthal is not at his professional best
today….first he tells us that JPM and Rubens love Monza when we know JPM
doesn’t as James told us that earlier. One of them must be wrong, and Grim
can’t have been listening to his colleague. But worse that that, Grim begins
an interview with Patrick Head by saying Montoya was on pole! Not a man for
statistics, hey? Pole, second, what’s the difference? We’ve experienced this
before with Grim. Staying with the grinning ninny, he refers to Barrichello
as ‘the likeable Brazilian.’ I sense a subtle change of allegiance now Jenson
has a stain on his character….. 11th September 2004 italian
gp. saturday practice. There was a slow start to the day under cloudy
skies, but Montoya was fastest in the first session, with Fernando second
quickest. Schumacher was baulked by two cars as he was on a fast lap near the
end of the session. Jarno was 12th. Top 6: Montoya, Alonso,
Pizzonia, Barrichello, Sato, Schumacher. Barrichello took P1 in the second session, with Montoya second. There was a big accident when Pantano spun after a mistake, taking out Baumgartner’s Minardi at high speed. Both drivers were OK. Fernando was 4th, Jarno 10th. 10th September 2004 italian
gp. friday practice. Ferrari lay down the gauntlet at Monza with a
one two in first practice. No big problems for anyone, just the usual
limit-finding. Fernando was 5th, Jarno 7th. Top 6:
Schumacher, Barrichello, Davidson, Raikkonen, Alonso, Button. The big incident in session two was a big
crash for Pizzonia, still standing in for Ralf Schumacher, towards the end.
Raikkonen was quickest, pushing the Ferraris down to P2 and P3. Top 6:
Raikkonen, Barrichello, Schumacher, Button, Pizzonia, Sato. Renault F1 Team Press Release Jarno and Fernando in the top ten after the first
day of free practice at Monza. JT, R24-01 FA, R24-02 Spare,
R24-03 Spare chassis, R24-04 JT FP 1: 1:22.052, 11 laps, P7 FP 2:
1:22.191, 19 laps, P11 The Renault F1 Team completed a solid first day's work
during free practice for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. Three days of
testing on this circuit last week saw the team collect a significant amount
of data during 2000km of running, meaning today's programme was reduced
relative to a normal Grand Prix weekend. Today's two practice sessions were
therefore dedicated to tuning work, and as expected, produced an extremely
tightly grouped set of times, with the two Renaults finishing amidst their
direct competitors. Fernando Alonso: Jarno Trulli: Pat Symonds, Executive Director of Engineering: Denis Chevrier, Engine Operations Manager: 9th September 2004 For Monza press conference, see Members page.
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gp. driver preview. Jarno, you had a very difficult race in Spa: how
do you bounce back from that? When you are working on the set-up, what are the
important areas? Finally, how competitive can the R24 be? The
circuit has a lot of similarities to Montreal, where the team was very quick. 3rd September 2004 monza
test. Fernando Alonso
made it to the top of the time sheets at the end of the day. Jarno was 5th
quickest. Button was P2. ahead of the two Williams. Renault F1 Team Press Release Jarno Trulli, 59 laps Fernando Alonso, 100 laps Jarno and Fernando complete the
final day's work in Monza, concentrating on set-ups for the race. Chassis programme: Christian Silk, Chief Test Engineer: 2nd September 2004 monza
test. Williams were the
fastest team today, in the shape of Pizzonia, closely followed by Raikkonen’s
McLaren, pushing the Ferraris down to 3rd (Barrichello) and 7th
(Schumacher). Alonso was P8, with Jarno 13th. Renault F1 Team Press Release Jarno and Fernando in action once again at Monza,
concentrating primarily on tyre selection for the forthcoming Grand Prix. Jarno Trulli, R24-07, 34 laps Chassis programme: Engine programme: Tyre programme: Christian Silk, Chief Test Engineer: 1st September 2004 monza
test. Fastest at Monza
was Michael Schumacher as a cast of thousands appeared at Monza for the
pre-Grand Prix test. All ten teams were in action at the Italian track. For
Renault, Fernando was 6th fastest and Jarno 12th. Renault F1 Team Press Release Jarno and Fernando in action for the team on the
first day of testing at Monza ahead of the Italian Grand Prix. Jarno Trulli, R24-05, 65 laps, 377
km Chassis programme: Engine programme: Tyre programme: Christian Silk, Chief Test Engineer: |
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