27/01/2005
NEWS STORY
West McLaren Mercedes driver Juan Pablo Montoya drove the MP4-20 for the first time today at the Circuit de Catalunya.
"Since seeing the MP4-20 for the first time on Monday I have been looking forward to getting my hands on it, so it was great to get behind the wheel today although our running has been affected by the cold weather. I completed the installation lap shortly after 9am, and the conditions were very slippery, as the track temperature was between -2 and 0 degrees. After waiting for a couple of hours to allow the circuit to get warmer, we have now just completed a longer timed run. I have been able to start to learn about the handling and feel of the car, which so far is positive, and I can't wait to put more miles on it later today and during tomorrows session."
To see pictures of Juan Pablo in the MP4-20 click here