Today was the third day of the private test sessions held in Hockenheim in preparation for the German Formula 1 Grand Prix . Ferrari driver Felipe Massa emerged fastest of the group.Today's weather was perfect with a dry track, blue skies and a warm temperature of 29 degrees C. Teams proceeded to evaluate aero and mechanical set-ups of their cars, and also tested tires for Bridgestone.Massa finished the day in first place ahead of the surprising Jenson Button (Honda) and Heikki Kovalainen (McLaren) who has replaced Lewis Hamilton at the wheel of the Mercedes-Powered McLaren. Thursday times: Pos Driver Constructor Time Laps 1 Felipe Massa Ferrari 1m14.989 109 2 Jenson Button Honda Racing 1m15.081 121 3 Heikki Kovalainen Vodafone McLaren Mercedes 1m15.289 123 4 Mark Webber Red Bull Racing 1m15.378 118 5 Sebastian Vettel Scuderia Toro Rosso 1m15.556 106 6 Fernando Alonso Renault 1m15.593 115 7 Kazuki Nakajima Williams 1m15.759 119 8 Robert Kubica BMW Sauber 1m15.869 107 7 Jarno Trulli Toyota 1m16.065 129 8 Giancarlo Fisichella Force India 1m16.113 74
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