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F1: Fernando Alonso is fastest in day 4 of Jerez Formula 1 test (+photos)

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Khatir Soltani
Kamui Kobayashi was sixth in the Sauber C31 despite suffering from a hydraulic leak that cause a red flag.

Bruno Senna was 8th in the Williams-Renault. “We had a very productive day, with Bruno successfully completing a full race simulation this morning,” said Mark Gillan, chief operations engineer.

Nico Hulkenberg, Sahara Force India
Nico Hulkenberg, Sahara Force India (Photo: WRI2)

Veteran Jarno Trulli was down in 9th place in the Caterham. It was the first time that the team was experimenting with the KERS. Trulli was 3.3 seconds down to Alonso in the Ferrari.

The second test session will be held in Barcelona February 21-24.

Jarno Trulli, Caterham
Jarno Trulli, Caterham (Photo: WRI2)

Winter test session 1, Jerez, Spain, Day 4:
1. Alonso Ferrari 1m18.877s* 39
2. Vergne Toro Rosso 1m19.597s 80
3. Vettel Red Bull 1m19.606s 50
4. Hamilton McLaren 1m19.640s 86
5. Grosjean Lotus 1m19.729s 95
6. Kobayashi Sauber 1m19.834s 76
7. Hulkenberg Force India 1m19.977s 90
8. Senna Williams 1m20.132s 125
9. Trulli Caterham 1m22.198s 117
*Unofficial timing

Khatir Soltani
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