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| Jean-Eric Vergne, Toro Rosso STR7 (Photo: WRI2) |
Rookie Jean-Eric Vergne was fifth in the Ferrari-powered Toro Rosso STR7. “A relatively long run was completed in the afternoon and the plan is to do an even longer one tomorrow,” said the team press release.
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| Fernando Alonso, Ferrari F2012 (Photo: WRI2) |
Fernando Alonso made his debut at the wheel of the Ferrari F2012 today. The Spanish driver continued with the task of gathering data on the behaviour of the new car, posting the 7th fastest time of the day.
Brazilian Bruno Senna was 8th in the new Williams-Renault FW34.
Frenchman Jules Bianchi had a small off this morning on cold tires in the Force India. The mechanics worked hard to repair the right rear corner of the car, but ultimately the team was missing one small brake component, which prevented the car from returning to the track.
Tomorrow will be the final day of testing at Jerez.
Winter test session 1, Jerez, Spain, Day 3:
1. Rosberg Mercedes 1m17.613s* 118 laps
2. Grosjean Lotus 1m18.419s 117
3. Vettel Red Bull 1m19.297s 96
4. Hamilton McLaren 1m19.464s 80
5. Vergne Toro Rosso 1m19.734s 79
6. Perez Sauber 1m19.770s 48
7. Alonso Ferrari 1m20.412s 67
8. Senna Williams 1m21.293s 125
9. Van der Garde Caterham 1m23.324s 74
10. Jules Bianchi Sahara Force India No time
*Unofficial timing