Jacques Villeneuve made his debut for Team Sauber-Petronas today [Friday], as the Swiss outfit completed a three-day test at the Circuit d𝕴e Catalunya.

The Canadian, who took over from team-mate Felipe Massa, covered 97 laps in chassis C23-02 to set a best time of 1 mi🅷nute 15.219 seconds, just two tenths slower than Ricardo Zonta, who was fastest overall.

The 1997 F1 world ch⛎ampion was pleased with his effort♋s.

"My first day of testing with Sauber Petronas went really well," he commented. "I𓂃 had spent enough time in the factory for the seat fitting, so I felt immediately comfortable in the car.

"I did a lot of laps today and the times were gooꦦd. In addition, the car ran absolutely reliable, we had no technicaಌl problems whatsoever. So it was really a very productive first day.

"We workꦏed on the set-up mainly to further adapt the C23 to the Michelin tyres. We have a good basis and I am confident that we ⛦can continue this work in a positive way during our next test in Jerez."

Sauber will test at Jerez from December 1-3.