Snetterton testing
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Could be Aston this is from the LM official site:
The Aston Martin AMR-One made its competitive debut this weekend at the 6 Hours of Le Castellet. The Swiss driver Harold Primat expects tougher times ahead.
How was your first test?
Harold Primat: "We tested at Snetterton, Pembrey, and then to Dijon, where I covered 22 laps. We encountered problems of youth, but the team is very responsive to correct them. The car is sound, but we will need some time for it to be reliable and fast."
Will you be able to fight for victory this weekend?
"We take this race as a test session. It will be at Spa Francorchamps in May, where we will have a first idea of our level of real performance. Here, our goal is to cover a maximum distance in order to identify weaknesses of the car. For now, we're a bit conservative with the engine, and we will not be performing this weekend."
From your point of view of the driver, what is special about the straight 6?
"I discovered the characteristics associated with the use of a turbocharged engine. The turbo surge is brutal. However, the bower band is greater than a naturally aspirated engine."
What is the result of your program?
"Normally, we will continue our practice session here on Monday and Tuesday ... Provided that the engines are still whole! We must deal with a still fragile mechanicals, and adjust our program accordingly."
For you, the Test Day on the 24th April is perhaps a bit too early?
"No, that's fine. We still have a little time to prepare ourselves. And afterwards we'll have time to change what should be. However, do not expect a peak performance on this day."
The Aston Martin AMR-One made its competitive debut this weekend at the 6 Hours of Le Castellet. The Swiss driver Harold Primat expects tougher times ahead.
How was your first test?
Harold Primat: "We tested at Snetterton, Pembrey, and then to Dijon, where I covered 22 laps. We encountered problems of youth, but the team is very responsive to correct them. The car is sound, but we will need some time for it to be reliable and fast."
Will you be able to fight for victory this weekend?
"We take this race as a test session. It will be at Spa Francorchamps in May, where we will have a first idea of our level of real performance. Here, our goal is to cover a maximum distance in order to identify weaknesses of the car. For now, we're a bit conservative with the engine, and we will not be performing this weekend."
From your point of view of the driver, what is special about the straight 6?
"I discovered the characteristics associated with the use of a turbocharged engine. The turbo surge is brutal. However, the bower band is greater than a naturally aspirated engine."
What is the result of your program?
"Normally, we will continue our practice session here on Monday and Tuesday ... Provided that the engines are still whole! We must deal with a still fragile mechanicals, and adjust our program accordingly."
For you, the Test Day on the 24th April is perhaps a bit too early?
"No, that's fine. We still have a little time to prepare ourselves. And afterwards we'll have time to change what should be. However, do not expect a peak performance on this day."
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