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Renault happy with Canada test form

Renault continued testing at the Paul Ricard HTTT circuit on Thursday. After the first two days' running in Monaco Grand Prix set-up, like the other teams present on the French circuit the team switched to preparation for the Canadian Grand Prix. On the Castellet E1b-SCV2 layout measuring 5,255 kilometres the French squad continued its development programme with Heikki Kovalainen, who was in the car for the second day on the trot.

Heikki Kovalainen commented, "It was interesting changing circuits because of the new braking points, trajectories and another level of downforce. It was a pretty busy day. We completed our programme and we got through all the points we had to review. I now feel ready for Monaco and the races to come."

Christian Silk, Chief Test Engineer added, "We thought that the morning's wind would interfere with our test schedule, but finally we got through a lot of work. Heikki said that he was happy with the car and we soon began our general preparation programme for Canada and the races to come."

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