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From the Honda F1 site:
Tony Kanaan drives B.A.R Honda 007 in Jerez
2004 IRL Indy Car champion Tony Kanaan joined the B.A.R Honda team at the Circuito de Jerez in Southern Spain on Thursday
It was the Brazilian's first opportunity to drive a Formula One car and the invitation was extended to him in recognition of his achievements in the IRL series last year.
On a very hot day in Jerez with ambient temperatures reaching 30˚C, Tony began running shortly after 9am in chassis 007-01, which is the team's 2006 development car. He completed 18 laps in the morning session familiarising himself with the car and the circuit. Unfortunately an electrical problem cost him some running time early in the session.
Tony got back on track at the start of the afternoon session and despite a couple of spins, he continued to improve his lap times, completing a total of 51 laps. A gearbox problem towards the end of the afternoon ended his running slightly early.
BARHondaF1.com caught up with Tony after the test - here are his reflections on what he describes as 'a dream come true'..
How did it go?
Tony Kanaan:
Tony Kanaan drives B.A.R Honda 007 in Jerez
2004 IRL Indy Car champion Tony Kanaan joined the B.A.R Honda team at the Circuito de Jerez in Southern Spain on Thursday
It was the Brazilian's first opportunity to drive a Formula One car and the invitation was extended to him in recognition of his achievements in the IRL series last year.
On a very hot day in Jerez with ambient temperatures reaching 30˚C, Tony began running shortly after 9am in chassis 007-01, which is the team's 2006 development car. He completed 18 laps in the morning session familiarising himself with the car and the circuit. Unfortunately an electrical problem cost him some running time early in the session.
Tony got back on track at the start of the afternoon session and despite a couple of spins, he continued to improve his lap times, completing a total of 51 laps. A gearbox problem towards the end of the afternoon ended his running slightly early.
BARHondaF1.com caught up with Tony after the test - here are his reflections on what he describes as 'a dream come true'..
How did it go?
Tony Kanaan:
I'd like to see him on the grid.
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Originally Posted by Honda F1 Racing,Nov 28 2005, 04:42 PM
Seemed like he enjoyed the test drive
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