Spaniard completed first day of proper testing for MP4-22 challenger.

Italian continued testing the new R27 at Spanish track.

The McLaren 2007 challenger took to the track in Valencia for the first time this morning, with Fernando Alonso at the wheel of the MP4-22. The programme for the one day shakedown centred around initial system checks on the car along with work on the engine mapping, before preparations for the new season begin in earnest next week at the same track.

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Fisi sets Jerez pace and completes race distance

Super Aguri F1 Team started its test at the Jerez circuit in Spain today to continue its preparations for the 2007 Formula One season. Anthony Davidson completed 113 laps with a best lap time of 1:20.266, which was within a tenth of a second of Giancarlo Fisichella's fastest time.

After the roll-out on Tuesday this was the first day of testing for the new BMW Sauber F1.07 at Valencia. Nick Heidfeld was on duty to drive the new car, whilst Robert Kubica carried out comparisons with the F1.06B. The programme consisted mainly of system checks. Nonetheless, Heidfeld posted a fastest time, which was just a tenth slower than Fernando Alonso in the McLaren.

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The ING Renault F1 Team today continued testing with its new R27 challenger at Jerez, becoming the first team to test with two examples of its new car in 2007. Race drivers Giancarlo Fisichella and Heikki Kovalainen were both able to take the wheel of the new car to continue with the initial systems checks and reliability running on the new car. The team was encouraged to complete a full race distance with Fisichella on the first full day of testing with the new car, which indicates a promising initial level of reliability for the R27.

Test Times: Valencia - 17-01