Search Powered ByAsk.com
on
News

News

February 27, 2008

Too close to call?

Lewis Hamilton topped the time sheets in Barcelona yesterday as F1 testing became even more intense at the Spanish track.

Nineteen drivers from 10 teams completed a total of 1,566 laps. Yikes.

Hamilton, quickest also on Monday, pounded around for 81 laps and recorded a 1:21.234 - 2/10ths quicker than team-mate Heikki Kovalainen.

Kimi Raikkonen's Ferrari finished a further 3/10ths back, with Nico Rosberg proving his class yet again with the fourth fastest time.

Giancarlo Fisichella surprised with sixth for the new Force-India Ferrari, while Sebastian Vettel substituted for an injured Coulthard in the Red Bull. The Scot has tweaked his enormous neck and sat out the test to avoid further damage.

Meanwhile, after testing the 2008 car on Monday, Michael Schumacher told Autosport that Ferrari is 'ready and prepared to fight for victory'.

Sounds like 'job done' for the Schumi and the Scuderia - but Hamilton might disagree...

Unofficial test times from Barcelona, 26/2/08:

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren, 1:21.234
Heikki Kovalainen, McLaren, 1:21.434
Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari, 1:21.722
Nico Rosberg, Williams, 1:22.309
Felipe Massa, Ferrari, 1:22.513
Giancarlo Fisichella, Force India, 1:22.516
Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull, 1:22.558
Robert Kubica, BMW Sauber, 1:22.625
Jenson Button, Honda, 1:22.659
Vitantonio Liuzzi, Force India, 1:22.942
Kazuki Nakajima, Williams, 1:22.977
Jarno Trulli, Toyota, 1:23.023
Fernando Alonso, Renault, 1:23.112
Rubens Barrichello, Honda, 1:23.169
Nick Heidfeld, BMW Sauber, 1:23.284
Sebastien Bourdais, Toro Rosso, 1:23.323
Mark Webber, Red Bull, 1:23.458
Nelson Piquet Jr, Renault, 1:23.467
Timo Glock, Toyota, 1:23.561

CLICK TO ENLARGE
  • Lewis Hamilton, McLaren
  • Michael Schumacher, Ferrari testing
  • Nico Rosberg, Williams
  • Felipe Massa, Ferrari
  • Giancarlo Fisichella, Force India

Advertiser links

Top Gear is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.

Advertisment
Car Reviews

Car Reviews

Search road tests
Search now
Buyer's Guide
BUYING, RUNNING, SELLING

You need cash to buy a motor - our guide to finance will help




Buying a personalised plate? Check out our buyer's guide



Subscriptions
Subscribe to Top Gear, get a free TG Interactive Challenge DVD

Top Gear Interactive Challenge
Newsletter
Sign up to our newsletter and keep up to speed with Top Gear

Newsletter
Fast-track your motoring career with the help of Top Gear

Top Gear Careers
Get the Top Gear road test verdict on your next car - only £3

Road Test Reprints
The Top Gear word mark and logo are trade marks of the BBC and are used under licence
Subscribe