Tuesday February 15th, 2000

By Michele Lupini, South Africa

Jacques Villeneuve had Kyalami all to himself today - as the BAR Honda team continued with testing at the circuit near Johannesburg in South Africa. Despite an engine sensor problem and occasional light rain, Villeneuve managed a best of 1:23.836 in 54 laps.

Neither BMW.Williams, who returned home today after a week at the circuit, nor BAR Honda have come close to the mark of 1:20.9 set by Ralf Schumacher last year, when both teams - then equipped with Supertec engines - tested at Kyalami.

BAR will conclude their test in South Africa tomorrow (Wednesday).