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F1: Felipe Massa concludes the Barcelona test with fastest time (+photos)

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Khatir Soltani
The third test session in preparation for the Formula 1 World Championship came to an end today at the Catalunya Circuit, on the outskirts of Barcelona, Spain.

Felipe Massa, Ferrari (Photo: WRI2)

Brazilian Felipe Massa was on track at the wheel of the F150th Italia for the second consecutive day. The Brazilian worked mainly on a comparison of the various types of tire Pirelli brought here, running with different fuel loads and with different car set-ups. Massa set the fastest time of the week with a 1:22.625.

Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing (Photo: WRI2)

Mark Webber ended up second in the Renault-powered Red Bull Racing RB7. The team got through quite a lot of work in evaluating some development components on the suspension, brakes and aero package. Despite a few small technical issues, the team got through the whole programme without any difficulties.

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren (Photo: WRI2)
Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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