Test report - Silverstone Day 2, 18 July 2013
Driver | Oliver Turvey |
Location | Silverstone |
Track Length | 5.891km |
Laps Complete | 98 |
Kilometres Covered | 577km |
Best Lap Time | 1m33.864s |
Programme
Test and development driver Oliver Turvey took to the wheel today for his first taste of the MP4-28, on the second of this week’s three-day Young Driver Test at Silverstone.
Oliver began the day with a number of iterative aero tests, running through mechanical set-up changes and conducting tyre evaluation runs.
After lunch, he then began a series of longer runs aimed at testing modifications made in the morning. The day also enabled the team to improve correlation between the simulator and the track.
Speaking afterwards, Oliver said: "It was a really busy day given we tested lots of things on the car. Hopefully it will help us to improve our understanding. Mid-seasons test are very important, which is why I hardly got out the car all day.
"I loved the experience. There are limited opportunities to drive a Formula 1 car these days, so to do nearly 100 laps was great. I’m in my fourth season with the team and really enjoying it. I want to thank them for choosing me to drive here, it was fantastic."
What’s next: After a full day in the cockpit, Oliver hands over to Gary Paffett, who will conduct the final day of testing tomorrow.
Driver for day 3 | Gary Paffett |
Duration of test | Three days (July 17-19) |
Unofficial testing times:
Pos | Driver | Constructor | Time | Laps |
1 | Daniel Ricciardo | Scuderia Toro Rosso | 1m32.972s | 49 |
2 | Carlos Sainz Jr | Scuderia Toro Rosso | 1m33.016s | 40 |
3 | Daniel Ricciardo | Red Bull Racing | 1m33.187s | 60 |
4 | Davide Valsecchi | Lotus | 1m33.554s | 92 |
5 | Oliver Turvey | Vodafone McLaren Mercedes | 1m33.864s | 98 |
6 | James Calado | Force India | 1m33.957s | 48 |
7 | Antonio Felix da Costa | Red Bull Racing | 1m33.958s | 20 |
8 | Davide Rigon | Ferrari | 1m34.053s | 98 |
9 | Pastor Maldonado | Williams | 1m34.116s | 72 |
10 | Nico Hulkenburg | Sauber | 1m34.224s | 53 |
11 | Daniel Juncadella | Williams | 1m34.631s | 34 |
12 | Robin Frijns | Sauber | 1m34.731s | 18 |
13 | Will Stevens | Caterham | 1m36.082s | 99 |
14 | Paul di Resta | Force India | 1m36.356s | 42 |
15 | Rodolfo Gonzalez | Marussia | 1m.37.949s | 93 |