Michael Schumacher was in action again today for the third day of this
week's test in Jerez. He set the third best time behind the wheel of the W02.
The Mercedes team's programme included systems checks with the adjustable rear wing, tire evaluations with the different Pirelli compounds and development work on the balance of the car over longer runs.
Nico Rosberg will take over at the wheel of the MGP W02 for the fourth
and final day of the test tomorrow.
Lewis Hamilton was fourth in the McLaren-Mercedes. But a shortage of spares meant Hamilton was only able to record 36 laps today. While this hampered running, on-the-spot repairs were effected, and the relevant new components will be delivered overnight ahead of tomorrow’s running. Jenson Button will conclude the four-day programme tomorrow.
Kamui Kobayashi (Sauber-Ferrari) was 5th, followed by Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull-Renault) and Sebastien Buemi (Toro Rosso-Ferrari).
Day 3, Pre-season winter testing, Jerez de la Frontera, Spain – Feb. 12
PosDriverConstructorTime*Laps
1 Nick HeidfeldLotus-Renault1m20.36186
2Fernando AlonsoFerrari1m20.493131
3Michael SchumacherMercedes GP1m21.054114
4Lewis HamiltonMcLaren Mercedes1m21.00936
5Kamui KobayashiSauber1m21.24284
6Sebastian VettelRed Bull Racing1m21.57498
7Sebastien BuemiScuderia Toro Rosso1m21.68192
8Heikki KovalainenTeam Lotus1m21.71161
9Rubens BarrichelloWilliams1m22.22799
10Paul di RestaForce India F11m22.94564
11Jerome d’AmbrosioVirgin Racing1m25.47172
*Unofficial timing
week's test in Jerez. He set the third best time behind the wheel of the W02.
The Mercedes team's programme included systems checks with the adjustable rear wing, tire evaluations with the different Pirelli compounds and development work on the balance of the car over longer runs.
Nico Rosberg will take over at the wheel of the MGP W02 for the fourth
and final day of the test tomorrow.
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| Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing (Photo: WRI2) |
Lewis Hamilton was fourth in the McLaren-Mercedes. But a shortage of spares meant Hamilton was only able to record 36 laps today. While this hampered running, on-the-spot repairs were effected, and the relevant new components will be delivered overnight ahead of tomorrow’s running. Jenson Button will conclude the four-day programme tomorrow.
Kamui Kobayashi (Sauber-Ferrari) was 5th, followed by Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull-Renault) and Sebastien Buemi (Toro Rosso-Ferrari).
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| Jérôme d'Ambrosio, Virgin Racing (Photo: WRI2) |
Day 3, Pre-season winter testing, Jerez de la Frontera, Spain – Feb. 12
PosDriverConstructorTime*Laps
1 Nick HeidfeldLotus-Renault1m20.36186
2Fernando AlonsoFerrari1m20.493131
3Michael SchumacherMercedes GP1m21.054114
4Lewis HamiltonMcLaren Mercedes1m21.00936
5Kamui KobayashiSauber1m21.24284
6Sebastian VettelRed Bull Racing1m21.57498
7Sebastien BuemiScuderia Toro Rosso1m21.68192
8Heikki KovalainenTeam Lotus1m21.71161
9Rubens BarrichelloWilliams1m22.22799
10Paul di RestaForce India F11m22.94564
11Jerome d’AmbrosioVirgin Racing1m25.47172
*Unofficial timing