Alan Permejn: while it adjusts to optimism

Alan Permejn: while it adjusts to optimism

After the third day of testing in Jerez operating officer of Lotus F1 Team Alan Permane told about the work done, the press service of the team...
Question: How do you assess the first three days of tests E21?
Alan Permane: While everyone adjusts to the optimism. Roman worked for two days, quickly found the right rhythm, have provided positive feedback. On the second day we were able to achieve a good understanding of the new Pirelli rubber, and today took the wheel Kimi and we were able to evaluate several options for the configuration of the exhaust system - now let's find the balance that would have made.
Question: were there any problems with reliability?
Alan Permane: Anything, what would it cost to worry about. Yes, not everything went perfectly, but the tests that are needed to solve all the problems with the machine. Today at the end of the day refused grip, it is not possible to work out the last hour of the test - we will find the cause and will do everything to ensure that this problem does not happen in the future.
Question: On a test machine sometimes long standing in the boxes, what happens at this point?
Alan Permane: A lot of things. This morning, we measured the pressure in the exhaust system for this was established multiple sensors, the dismantling of which took about an hour of time.

Had we changed the configuration of the exhaust system, and for this you need to remove the engine cover, and the placement of the ballast for this machine you have to sort out. After the installation of a circle or running you need to check the condition of the machine - all this takes time.