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gr · 01-08-2004, 09:15 AM

Jerez: the new Williams on top !
Impressive result by Juan Pablo Montoya

The new FW26 starts its "career" on a high note
he new Williams FW26 was the fastest car today in Jerez. Juan Pablo Montoya is close the track record held by a McLaren MP4-19 (1´16"210) and the Colombian improves his own best time at this circuit.

This result is very encouraging for Williams, since the Grove-based team had only done a few laps since the car´s launch on Monday.

Ferrari were also running today but their performance was rather discreet. McLaren will start testing tomorrow and BAR should arrive on Friday.

Jerez - 07/01/04
1. J.P. Montoya Williams-BMW FW26 1´16"630 51 laps
2. R. Zonta Toyota TF103 1´17"984 72 laps
3. J. Trulli Renault R23 1´18"092 99 laps
4. M. Gene Williams-BMW FW25 1´18"099 41 laps
5. F. Montagny Renault R23 1´18"424 90 laps
6. F. Massa Ferrari F2003-GA 1´19"002 60 laps
7. L. Badoer Ferrari F2003-GA 1´19"207 60 laps
8. O. Panis Toyota TF103 1´19"377 47 laps

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But remember, Schumi didn't drive, and it's the old Ferrari - probably with a new engine though. Marc Genè's performance looks good as well, but he's in the old Williams, probably with the new engine for him as well (BMW.WilliamsF1 has tested with the old car and new engine during the last months).

Either way an encouraging start for the BMW.WilliamsF1 Team!

01-08-2004, 09:15 AM	#1
gr Regular User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Norway, the capital of Sweden Posts: 64	Jerez: The new Williams on top! Jerez: the new Williams on top ! Impressive result by Juan Pablo Montoya The new FW26 starts its "career" on a high note he new Williams FW26 was the fastest car today in Jerez. Juan Pablo Montoya is close the track record held by a McLaren MP4-19 (1´16"210) and the Colombian improves his own best time at this circuit. This result is very encouraging for Williams, since the Grove-based team had only done a few laps since the car´s launch on Monday. Ferrari were also running today but their performance was rather discreet. McLaren will start testing tomorrow and BAR should arrive on Friday. Jerez - 07/01/04 1. J.P. Montoya Williams-BMW FW26 1´16"630 51 laps 2. R. Zonta Toyota TF103 1´17"984 72 laps 3. J. Trulli Renault R23 1´18"092 99 laps 4. M. Gene Williams-BMW FW25 1´18"099 41 laps 5. F. Montagny Renault R23 1´18"424 90 laps 6. F. Massa Ferrari F2003-GA 1´19"002 60 laps 7. L. Badoer Ferrari F2003-GA 1´19"207 60 laps 8. O. Panis Toyota TF103 1´19"377 47 laps - But remember, Schumi didn't drive, and it's the old Ferrari - probably with a new engine though. Marc Genè's performance looks good as well, but he's in the old Williams, probably with the new engine for him as well (BMW.WilliamsF1 has tested with the old car and new engine during the last months). Either way an encouraging start for the BMW.WilliamsF1 Team!