Cosworth’s general manager of F1 operations, Mark Gallagher has been pleased with the progress Cosworth has made over the past few tests, branding the Barcelona test “a satisfactory conclusion [to] Cosworth’s pre-season testing activities.”
The CA2010 engine has proven it’s reliability after being run by Williams in the opening test, before being joined by Virgin in the second, and then Lotus for the last two tests.
The engine will also be used in the Dallara built Hispania Racing Team car, which is yet to take to the track.
“Our overall targets having been met with a particular emphasis on proving the durability of the CA2010 and developing solid working relationships with each of our customer teams.
“These were pivotal weeks for us, and it is of great credit to our design, development, manufacturing, build, test and track support staff that our return to the F1 circuit has started positively.”
Gallagher knows that this is just the start, and 19 races lay ahead meaning there is still much work to be done.
“There is much work to come, of course, and busy days ahead of us as we prepare with our teams for the Bahrain Grand Prix.”
Williams technical director Sam Michael added: “We’re satisfied with their development rate and the work they’ve done on the integration of the engine with the chassis. They’ve done a particularly good job with reliability as well.”
Lotus technical director Mike Gascoyne also praised the reliability of the CA2010.
“Having returned from Barcelona we have now covered over 2,800kms in testing, and achieved the initial goal we had set for the tests which was to focus on the reliability of our car and our engine package.
“This would not have been possible without a close partnership with Cosworth, and now we’re looking forward to the season ahead, and the relationship between Lotus Racing and Cosworth developing even further.”
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