Pastor Maldonado: the machine is stable at a distance

On the third day of testing in Barcelona Williams has divided the work between Pastor Maldonado and Valtteri Bottom. The new machine has demonstrated its reliability - both pilots were able to conduct a simulation of the race. .

Mike Koflèntechnical Director: "a Very good day. We conducted two simulation race, both drivers are satisfied with the work on individual programs, and the machine has proven its reliability - today FW35 drove 147 laps, 331 circle for the week. We feel that we have laid a solid Foundation for further work, now from the machine you want to achieve more, and we hope to continue this tomorrow."

Pastor Maldonado"When I went on the first series of laps on new tyres, the track was cold enough, but the lap time was good. We conducted a simulation of the race, the pace in these conditions looked stable. The team has fully complied with the planned program without technical problems - this is a positive signal. Machine FW35 comfortably manage - I'm glad of it".

Valtteri Bottas: "Compared to yesterday afternoon I was able something to improve handling, but compared with the Pastor still have things we need to work on. We then did a race simulation. Unfortunately, because of the red flags she was a bit shorter than planned, but we were able to work with all of the rubber compositions, and I got a good idea of their behavior. In General, the machine showed itself well to long circles is encouraging".

On Friday, Williams will continue the tests in Barcelona: Valtteri Bottas will sit behind the wheel in the morning and Pastor Maldonado in the second half of the day.