Roman Grosjean: I could drive and faster

After the end of the second day of testing in Jerez, which Roman Grosjean took charge of Protocol, the Frenchman commented on their part-tomorrow it will replace Kimi Raikkonen...

Question: the novel, today you drove 95 laps, and can now go home. As of the second day of the test?
Roman Grosjean: Today everything went perfectly, we have worked according to plan, the car proved reliable. The two days of tests have gone very well for me, we were doing different things and not very interesting, but it sets up the optimism in the upcoming season.

I felt in the car, it's nice to finish the day at the top of the Protocol. Until it means nothing, but still it's nice to be the leader.
Question: you used tyres Soft, Medium and Hard?
Roman Grosjean: Yes, we used all three members. We are not at 100% understand the differences between them, but ahead of another two days of tests with Kimi, he will pass the great distance and we better understand what needs to be done before the tests in Barcelona.
Question: how big is the difference compared with last year's tires?
Roman Grosjean: Jerez is a quite challenging route to assess the tyre, but yesterday we had a little trouble with the granulation. Not so easy in this deal, but tires are working quite well and it is up to us whether we will find the optimal solution.
Question: your best lap was much faster than any other of the test participants, and showed you in the middle of the day. You tried to attack, or worked on a programme?
Roman GrosjeanIt was a part of the program. We have tried the Soft, and he himself showed. I could go faster, but prevented the McLaren racer. We worked on its programme and until all are happy.
Question: now you are eagerly waiting for the tests in Barcelona?
Roman Grosjean: Of course, this is the route that takes Grand Prix and we will be able to get even more information, because it is more in line with what awaits us during the season. By that time we will have and information from Kimi, so we have to work even better. The new details, hopefully it will again.
Question: now that you have some experience in managing a new machine, you can compare it with the E20?
Roman Grosjean: Frankly, the machine is similar to last year's. We have identified our weaknesses, and the team has worked hard in these areas. While we are at a very early stage of the season, and in this situation it is useful to start with the basic configuration options that work well. Main directions for further work to improve overall stability and cornering.