German driver
Sebastian Vettel set today the fastest time in the 3rd day of testing at Jerez, Spain. Rain started shortly after lunch, and the teams decided to top testing.
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| Team Williams ran a 2009-spec rear wing. |
The young Toro Rosso driver was behind the wheel of the Renault-powered Red Bull.Another German, Nick Heidfeld, set the 2nd time of the day, driving for BMW-Sauber. Test driver Luca Di Grassi was impressive, taking 3rd place for Renault.
Takuma Sato drove for Toro Rosso in evaluation for a possible seat next season. The team was apparently pleased with the work he did, clearly demonstrating his previous experience in a grand prix car.
Times of the day: DRIVERTEAMBESTLAPS 1VETTELRed Bull Racing1 :18.001372HEIDFELDBMW1 :18.167703DI GRASSIING Renault F1 Team1 :18.999364DE LA ROSAMcLaren1 :19.281395WURZHonda1 :19.499796SATOToro Rosso1 :19.574497KOBAYASHIToyota1 :19.863478NAKAJIMAWilliams1 :21.89260
Unofficial timing photo: WRI2