By Karl King
May 14 2006

In the ever-boring free practice sessions today the drivers were quoted with the usual 'no problems' and 'looking good' phrases, and perhaps a quote of a little different nature from Juan Pablo Montoya...

Räikkönen commented after the session: "Following my regular meeting with the engineers yesterday we decided that it would not be necessary to run in the first session this morning. I was scheduled to complete two timed laps this afternoon, which I did. So an easy and trouble-free start to the weekend."

Team mate Juan Pablo Montoya commented on his first day at the Circuit de Catalunya: "I merely did an installation lap with my new engine this morning and then a short run this afternoon to evaluate our options for the weekend. My left mirror came loose and I had to pull it off, but no problem. So far so good, and I look forward to the rest of the weekend."

Yes, you did read it right, Juan Pablo broke off a loose a mirror approaching 200mph. However it was not a big deal with the team quickly fitting a new one easily.