The test was very busy for both the Mclaren Drivers (kimi and Juan pablo ). Kimi was testing a new Ilmor Mercedes engine (mark 5 ) which was boosted up in power.
The No.9 mclaren was visually the fastest car on the circuit all day ,1.5 secs a lap on the timing boards at the end .
The No. 10 car was testing mainly tyre compounds for Silverstone and Canada , untill it suffered a coolant leak . Juan Pablo then watched kimi. and complained about his shoulder a lot , he still signed autographs though unlike Kimi , he was very secretive all day( my eldest son managed to speak to him and get his cap signed-after a 1 hour wait outside the door of the transporter.
The new Red Bull test driver Scott speed was there ,as was D. C. , Who only just managed to go faster than him . He looks very confident ,
even in the rain which came down at 1500 ,but it was great to see Kimi pass Rubens at Stowe Corner on wet weather tyres.
The Mclaren cars are going to be flying in Canada and America , I just hope they have enough races left to close the gap to Alonso.
What do you think Malky ? Who is going to be No.1.this year.
The team allow you to get very close to the cars, as long as they know you and you do not get in the way or ask for autographs etc. my son has a website at
www.harryroo.piczo.com. There is a section on the test inluding pictures taken by him.
Thanks for your reply , all the best Frosty