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European GP: Renault Friday practice report

Indexed: Sat Aug 23, 2008 @ 01:30:04AM 3 months 1 week ago

As the inaugural race on the streets of the Spanish port, the circuit was an unknown for the team, which meant that the main priority was to cover lots of miles and gather data on the new circuit. Weather conditions were ideal for both practice sessions, but the track was quite dusty and took a long time to rubber-in, which made for a low-grip surface. Both Fernando Alonso and Nelson Piquet completed busy programmes as they dialled the R28 into the circuit and got comfortable with the narrow confines of the track. Between them they covered 134 laps to round off a ...

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