The Minardi F1 Team yesterday
completed a productive one-day test at the Vallelunga
Circuit, near Rome. Driving duties were handled by
official test driver, Chanoch Nissany, who successfully
completed over 300 km of running in Minardi Cosworth
chassis PS05/03. The purpose of the test was to carry
out a systems check on the team’s spare chassis, and to
assess new components and software ahead of the German
and Hungarian Grands Prix. Minardi personnel also took
the opportunity to carry out pit-stop practice during
the afternoon session.
CHANOCH NISSANY (Best lap: 1
min 07.624 secs; Total laps: 93)
“It was a challenging day because
the temperature and humidity levels were very high. Even
so, we did some long runs in the course of the two
sessions, and I’m pleased to have had the opportunity of
driving the latest Minardi Cosworth PS05 for the first
time. Initial impressions were that the chassis balance
was good and the car was comfortable over the curbs. I’m
happy with the job we’ve done today.”
MASSIMO RIVOLA, Sporting
Director and Team Manager
“The team is satisfied with
today’s test in Vallelunga. Considering the track is
quite technical and that Chanoch has not driven a
Formula One car here before, his performance was good.
