2010 F1 testing live: 11th February
Virgin have cut their second test day short after front wing failure
It’s day two of F1 testing at Jerez. Join us as we follow the session below.
Testing times and laps
Best times from today’s test
| Driver | Car | Best time | Laps | Difference |
| Kamui Kobayashi | BMW Sauber-Ferrari C29 | 79.95 | 103 | 0 |
| Sebastien Buemi | Toro Rosso-Ferrari STR5 | 80.026 | 121 | 0.076 |
| Jenson Button | McLaren-Mercedes MP4-25 | 80.618 | 83 | 0.668 |
| Nico Hülkenberg | Williams-Cosworth FW32 | 80.629 | 67 | 0.679 |
| Vitantonio Liuzzi | Force India-Mercedes VJM03 | 80.754 | 80 | 0.804 |
| Michael Schumacher | Mercedes W01 | 81.083 | 124 | 1.133 |
| Fernando Alonso | Ferrari F10 | 81.424 | 129 | 1.474 |
| Robert Kubica | Renault R30 | 82.003 | 103 | 2.053 |
| Mark Webber | Red Bull-Renault RB6 | 82.043 | 99 | 2.093 |
| Timo Glock | Virgin-Cosworth VR-01 | 89.964 | 11 | 10.014 |
Distance covered so far (all tests)
| Driver | Total laps | Total distance (km) |
| Fernando Alonso | 344 | 1469.511 |
| Sebastien Buemi | 330 | 1408.365 |
| Nico Hülkenberg | 311 | 1323.81 |
| Robert Kubica | 291 | 1209.024 |
| Kamui Kobayashi | 254 | 1084.104 |
| Michael Schumacher | 246 | 1037.682 |
| Jenson Button | 233 | 997.038 |
| Felipe Massa | 226 | 905.13 |
| Nico Rosberg | 215 | 885.186 |
| Rubens Barrichello | 177 | 708.885 |
| Vitantonio Liuzzi | 151 | 668.628 |
| Mark Webber | 149 | 659.772 |
| Pedro de la Rosa | 154 | 616.77 |
| Lewis Hamilton | 108 | 432.54 |
| Vitaly Petrov | 102 | 419.931 |
| Jaime Alguersuari | 97 | 388.485 |
| Gary Paffett | 86 | 344.43 |
| Timo Glock | 16 | 70.848 |
| Model | Total laps | Total distance (km) |
| F10 | 570 | 2374.641 |
| FW32 | 488 | 2032.695 |
| W01 | 461 | 1922.868 |
| STR5 | 427 | 1796.85 |
| MP4-25 | 427 | 1774.008 |
| C29 | 408 | 1700.874 |
| R30 | 393 | 1628.955 |
| VJM03 | 151 | 668.628 |
| RB6 | 149 | 659.772 |
| VR-01 | 16 | 70.848 |
| Engine | Total laps | Total distance (km) |
| Ferrari | 1405 | 5872.365 |
| Mercedes | 1039 | 4365.504 |
| Cosworth | 504 | 2103.543 |
| Renault | 542 | 2288.727 |
Testing notes
It’s day two of the four-day F1 test at Jerez. Yesterday’s running was disrupted by rain and it looks like we could have more of the same today, although it isn’t raining at the track as I write this, about half an hour before the session is due to start.
The driver line-up is the same as yesterday’s with two dfferences: Michael Schumacher takes over from to replace Nico Rosberg and Renault have decided to put Robert Kubica in the car instead of Vitaly Petrov.
Today we will see whether Virgin can get some solid running done after problems restricted them to just five laps so far.
We’ll also see if Mark Webber has a trouble free-day in the new RB6, which broke down yesterday and was sidelined for several hours for repairs.
See here for best times and laps completed so far: 2010 F1 testing live: 10th February.
Today’s testing line-up
McLaren MP4-25 – Jenson Button
Mercedes W01 – Michael Schumacher
Red Bull RB6 – Mark Webber
Ferrari F10 – Fernando Alonso
Williams FW32 – Nico Hülkenberg
BMW Sauber C29 – Kamui Kobayashi
Renault R30 – Robert Kubica
Force India VJM03 – Vitantonio Liuzzi
Toro Rosso STR5 – Sebastien Buemi
Virgin VR-01 – Timo Glock
Live timing
Williams are showing live timing from the track on their website.
The track: Circuito de Jerez
The teams are testing at the Circuito de Jerez, formerly the home of the Spanish (1986-1990) and European Grands Prix (1994 and 1997):
Eight of this year’s pre-season test days will take place at this circuit. The teams last tested here during the young driver training days in December. On that occasion Daniel Ricciardo set the fastest time for Red Bull with a 1’17.418.
Tweets from the test
Here’s the ten latest Tweets from people at the track, including me:
If you would like to suggest a Twitter feed to add to the list, please suggest one in the comments. The list only updates when this page is refreshed.
2010 F1 testing
luigismen said on 11th February 2010, 17:04
I’m sorry but to me, the Red Bull and the Toro Rosso are still the same car, or nearly the same
http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/photolarge.php?photoID=145482&catID=4643
http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/photolarge.php?photoID=145479&catID=4643
BNK Racing said on 11th February 2010, 17:26
and the red bull livery is still ugly. goooooo toro rosso!
Brad D said on 11th February 2010, 19:11
I’ve flipped back and forth between those two pictures for a few minutes and the only difference I can see is the top of the nose. To me STR are just a bunch of freeloaders.
luigismen said on 11th February 2010, 21:20
I did just the same thing, that’s why I’m making the comment
three4three said on 11th February 2010, 17:11
Another great pic from F1Lite:
http://twitpic.com/12lz0c
Michael is a scary looking guy and Nick badly needs a haircut and a shave. The best of luck Nico!
Keith Collantine (@keithcollantine) said on 11th February 2010, 17:21
Have just been in the ‘media scrums’ with Schumacher and Button. Here’s the Schumacher write-up:
Schumacher doubts strategy advantage
The Button one will be up later, I’m off to see Williams now.
Marks said on 11th February 2010, 17:38
Keith,
Just want to say thanks for all your updates, news and info. This site and your twitter feeds have made the usual out of season F1 draught a dim and distant memory.
Especially the updates from the launches and subsequent test days.
Many many thanks.
Keith Collantine (@keithcollantine) said on 11th February 2010, 18:50
You’re welcome Marks!
I’m here at Jerez for the next two days but I’m not sure whether I’m going to be able to go to either of the remaining tests. It’s a question of cost, which is partly a question of how well the site is doing, so please spread the word and help other F1 fans get their fix here!
If I can make it to the remaining tests, I certainly will, because there’s no substitute for being here.
bwells said on 11th February 2010, 19:14
I also want to thank you Keith.. this has been an amazing year… Twitter seems to be invaluable when I always thought it was silly! The live updates and news feeds coming as they are uploaded keeps you on top of everything!
I wonder if FOM are watching… The traffic must be more intense this year as sites are crashing all over the place and that proves to me that there’s a market out there.. I’m so jealous of you UK’ers as I would love to have access to Red Button and the sorts… I feel that if it was offered over seas they would get a great response!!
Let’s hope there watching.. :)
HounslowBusGarage said on 12th February 2010, 21:28
Keith have you thought any more on the idea of a ‘members subscription’ type of idea for the blog? Thousands would support.
Robert said on 11th February 2010, 18:18
So, so far, Alonso has driven the distance from London to Rome. Or, if you go a different direction, he has driven past Valencia and is 100 miles away from Jerez.
Daniel said on 11th February 2010, 18:29
Is it too early to think Virgin will be a disaster?
Do they have time to improve and be on the pace for Bahrain?
Do they have time and money to improve as the season goes on?
If they don’t, It’ll be a shame for Di Grassi… not exactly the debut of his dreams… at least it seems to be better than Bruno Senna’s…
(Well, I think that If someone could answer this, Virgin would have hired him/her :))
Keith Collantine (@keithcollantine) said on 11th February 2010, 18:51
Let’s put it this way: they’ve done 70km more than Lotus, Campos, US F1 and Stefan GP put together (at the group tests, anyway).
Catalina :) said on 11th February 2010, 19:17
good run so far.
Keith Collantine (@keithcollantine) said on 11th February 2010, 19:35
Finished the write-ups from this evening’s media activity. Sorry I’ve not got any more for you from Virgin:
Button glad to concentrate on setup
Drivers report high wear on intermediates
Hülkenberg happy with Cosworth power
Schumacher doubts strategy advantage
Scribe said on 11th February 2010, 20:17
I think the only way you can really tell if someones got a fast time is if they go faster than Ricardo did last year.
He did a 1.17 so if anyone gets into at least the 1.15′s you know their fairly quick.
doncakes said on 11th February 2010, 20:27
Hello Keith,
Add me to your list of grateful fans. As a US resident I have become a hugh fan in the last year of F1. My cousin in Ireland recommended your site and I have been hooked ever since.
I admire your hard work, and your site has helped fuel my growing knowledge of this great sport. Although I don’t post much, I am on here every day.
Good luck and keep up the great work!
Peter said on 11th February 2010, 21:05
Beautiful day due to perfect coverage.
Nice political battle afterwards to claim fastest lap time. Who said lap times are not important?
Kamui on top! Fantastic.