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06.05.2006 Adrian Sutil made his Grand Prix weekend debut with MF1 Toyota today as he took over the Friday test role. Sutil racked up 44 laps in the M16 recording the tenth fastest time in each 60-minute practice session and declared himself very happy with his debut.
Adrian: "That felt really good, and it was getting better and better all the time. In the beginning, we struggled with low grip, but we just kept improving the car until it felt right. The tyres got better, as well, by the end. I couldn't see my lap times, but I just did my job as I normally do, trying to push the maximum out of the car and, yeah, it was a good lap. The car certainly has some potential. It helps that this is one of my favourite tracks, for sure, but to be in the top 10 on my first Friday is unbelievable. Like I said, it felt really good, and I can't wait to do it again."
Colin Kolles, Managing Director: "We are improving, and the times don't lie. This is a fact. Adrian did a very impressive job for us today, but I have to say that I was perhaps the only one who wasn't surprised. I helped him to become a Mercedes junior driver and I know his potential. If he continues in this way, he will have a good future in F1."
Dominic Harlow, Chief Race and Test Engineer: "It was quite a normal Friday with regard to our programme. We concentrated on the tyres with the third car, and we're very pleased with the job Adrian did for us. We also did some set-up work early on with the race drivers, who then did their normal tyre comparison in the second session. We certainly got some clear results from the tyre data, so I don't think our choices are going to be too difficult from that aspect. We'll all do our homework tonight to improve the performance even more tomorrow and hope for the best."
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