One of the most anticipated cars on the circuit of Jerez de la Frontera was McLaren MP4-26, and after the first day of tests at the Andalusian track Lewis Hamilton showed confident that have taken a step forward after their first contact.
The former British champion in 2008 ended with the first day of testing with the fifth fastest time of times tables, having spent large part of the meeting devoted to the work of configuration. Lewis recognized not have been able to carry the new 2011 Woking car limit, but assured feel comfortable in the aggressive MP4/26.
"I am happy with how you feel today," said Lewis who have no doubt appreciate the new car. "It's definitely a step forward." "But still I have not identified if that is a step forward in aerodynamics and mechanics, but my initial response was that he felt comfortable to drive".
"There was some areas in particular medi has had much improvement over last year." "But it is still early, so we have much work to do."
And he added: "the car feels better than last year, so I'm happy..."
Hamilton explained that not they got more in the times tables that focused on short programs time to clarify not used neither the KERS lap, nor the mobile rear spoiler. "We do not use the rear spoiler and the KERS together", explained the British pilot.
Hamilton completed a total of 58 laps in the car and the afternoon was devoted to experiment with the KERS system and the behavior of the new Pirelli tyres.
"I've tried different pieces of the puzzle, and am eager to try it all together." "But we have everything we wanted," concluded.
