Valencia, Spain. Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Paul completed his first full day's testing with Force India in Valencia by finishing in the top three; his best lap of 1min 13.844secs, was just 0.537secs off the day's quickest time set by Ferrari's Fernando Alonso. Paul completed 111 laps of the 2.5-mile circuit, again in an updated 2010 car, and was pleased with the comprehensive programme he and the team successfully achieved.
"This was another exceptionally good day of testing for the team," Paul explained. "We gathered lots of information for the guys to work on as we prepare for the debut of the VJM04 2011 Force India car next week.
"We're now understanding a lot more about the performance of the Pirelli tyres and the differences between the compounds, particularly with regards to long and shorter runs and different fuel loads. We also managed to work on some systems development for the VJM04, so it was a highly satisfying and productive day for both me and the team.
"At this stage we're not going for times, just trying to get representative data to work on. I'm feeling good and well integrated into the team and my new role. There's a really positive atmosphere, which will set us up well for next week when the new car testing programme starts."
"We're now understanding a lot more about the performance of the Pirelli tyres and the differences between the compounds, particularly with regards to long and shorter runs and different fuel loads. We also managed to work on some systems development for the VJM04, so it was a highly satisfying and productive day for both me and the team.
"At this stage we're not going for times, just trying to get representative data to work on. I'm feeling good and well integrated into the team and my new role. There's a really positive atmosphere, which will set us up well for next week when the new car testing programme starts."
Testing data
Driver: Paul di Resta
Track: Circuit de la Comunitat Valenciana Ricardo Tormo, Spain
Best lap time: 1min 13.844secs
Laps completed: 111
Kms completed: 435km
Air temp: High, 18C
Track temp: High, 24C
Weather: Bright and sunny
Track: Circuit de la Comunitat Valenciana Ricardo Tormo, Spain
Best lap time: 1min 13.844secs
Laps completed: 111
Kms completed: 435km
Air temp: High, 18C
Track temp: High, 24C
Weather: Bright and sunny
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