Williams worked on the aero of his FW37

For his second consecutive day behind the wheel of the Williams FW37, powered by the V6 turbo/hybrid Power Unit Mercedes, the Finn Valtteri Bottas had another uneventful day, completing 61 towers, for a better performance in 1’22”319, 1”335 behind the time achieved by the Ferrari de Sebastian Vettel.

“We managed to complete our entire program and only the last run was compromised due to the rain, admits Bottas. The morning was spent getting aerodynamic data, then this afternoon we focused on longer runs, making set-up adjustments and analyzing the results. »

“We began work based on aerodynamic performance today, continuing our progress through the planned testing program, continues Rod Nelson, head of testing. We had no problems with the car today and made good progress. » The last two days of testing at Jerez in Spain will see the Brazilian Felipe Massa get behind the wheel of the FW37.

Photos from the Jerez tests can be viewed here.