2010 F1 testing live: 18th February
Paul di Resta is testing for Force India again today
The rain looks set to stay at Jerez today as F1 testing continues at the track.
Heikki Kovalainen will get his first run in the Lotus today and at Mercedes Nico Rosberg will take over from Michael Schumacher. Follow testing with us below.
Times from today’s test
| Driver | Car | Best time | Laps | Difference |
| Rubens Barrichello | Williams-Cosworth FW32 | 87.145 | 98 | 0 |
| Vitaly Petrov | Renault R30 | 87.828 | 56 | 0.683 |
| Sebastian Vettel | Red Bull-Renault RB6 | 88.162 | 70 | 1.017 |
| Nico Rosberg | Mercedes W01 | 88.515 | 71 | 1.37 |
| Felipe Massa | Ferrari F10 | 88.879 | 92 | 1.734 |
| Pedro de la Rosa | BMW Sauber-Ferrari C29 | 89.691 | 8 | 2.546 |
| Paul di Resta | Force India-Mercedes VJM03 | 90.344 | 33 | 3.199 |
| Timo Glock | Virgin-Cosworth VR-01 | 90.476 | 72 | 3.331 |
| Vitantonio Liuzzi | Force India-Mercedes VJM03 | 90.666 | 24 | 3.521 |
| Lewis Hamilton | McLaren-Mercedes MP4-25 | 90.979 | 57 | 3.834 |
| Sebastien Buemi | Toro Rosso-Ferrari STR5 | 92.678 | 57 | 5.533 |
| Heikki Kovalainen | Lotus-Cosworth T127 | 93.554 | 30 | 6.409 |
Testing notes
The dreaded rain arrived as expected yesterday, keeping many teams from getting their planned programmes of work completed. Unfortunately the forecast for today looks little better.
Today’s testing line-up
McLaren MP4-25 – Lewis Hamilton
Mercedes W01 – Nico Rosberg
Red Bull RB6 – Sebastian Vettel
Ferrari F10 – Felipe Massa
Williams FW32 – Rubens Barrichello
BMW Sauber C29 – Pedro de la Rosa
Renault R30 – Vitaly Petrov
Force India VJM03 – Paul di Resta
Toro Rosso STR5 – Sebastien Buemi
Virgin VR-01 – Timo Glock
Lotus T127 – Heikki Kovalainen
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. Last week Lewis Hamilton set a best time of 1’19.583 at the track.
Tweets from the test
Here’s the ten latest Tweets from people at the track (plus me):
If you would like to suggest a Twitter feed to add to the list, please name them in the comments. The list only updates when this page is refreshed.
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Metallion said on 18th February 2010, 11:51
According to Lotus it was a minor hydraulics issue that they were able to fix quickly.
SamS said on 18th February 2010, 11:55
I know the lotus is on fire and all that, but my god i LOVE the yellow and black rims on the Lotus, it is real old school Lotus!
Flutterfly said on 18th February 2010, 12:35
Thank god they banned those disgusting wheel covers this year hey!
James_mc said on 18th February 2010, 13:39
Agreed!
Ylan Marcel said on 18th February 2010, 12:43
More one time, Red Bull is flying in the rain, as in 2009…
Keith Collantine (@keithcollantine) said on 18th February 2010, 12:50
Have to admire Kovalainen’s honesty:
“Had a crash and damaged front wing, session over for us. S..t! My mistake, tomorrow we go again…”
three4three said on 18th February 2010, 13:13
Most recent tweets from Gascoyne, you can just feel his frustration!
“Slight off for Heikki. Knocked off the front wing. Spare on its way but will not be here until 2am in the morning so no more running today”
“Conditions drying up so a shame not to get any dry running today ”
“Made some progress on the hydraulic issues we have been having. Guess we will have time to test that progress this afternoon!!!”
Peter said on 18th February 2010, 13:00
It is finally dry in Jerez. What I do not understand is everybody requesting for dry runs, but now only three cars on track.
I do not think the admiration will be shared by Gascoyne.
three4three said on 18th February 2010, 13:02
Some murmurs coming through on twitter that teams are pushing for an extra day’s testing next week due to the poor weather so far, but need a unanimous decision by the teams. Can’t see anyone being against that seeing as the equipment and people will all be there anyway.
James_mc said on 18th February 2010, 13:40
I can. Because it’s a logical decision so someone in F1 that has a veto of some sorts is going to be against it…
Leon said on 18th February 2010, 13:51
Now there’s a classic F1 cynic guys !
Unfortunately you are probably dead right James…..
Lets hope you are wrong then eh ?
K said on 18th February 2010, 14:30
@James_mc
Yeah because someone who used to have a veto on the technical regulations now has a veto on a decision that requires unanimous consent. Can you see the floor in that multi-storey logic??
AP said on 18th February 2010, 15:04
Just got this tweet after asking them to confirm or deny the rumors
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USF1Team
The US F1 Team web server is down and is being repaired as this is written. We are not gone, as many have reported. More news soon. 10 minutes ago from web
AP said on 18th February 2010, 15:06
Maybe it’s a smoke screen and they are testing their car in secret…?
is there any web cams where they were going to test in US?
AP said on 18th February 2010, 15:41
here is bit more on this…
A guy asking Barber Motorsports Park about the usf1 test on facebook
“i know they are planning on doing it. maybe on the 20th? I shouldnt be hush though, i’ve been attending the testing of the other cars here in spain”
I maybe well of the mark but what the hell cant be any less accurate than the media…LOL
AP said on 18th February 2010, 15:50
track cam has been disabled?? at barbermotorsports…well I don’t know if it has but it’s only a static image and the link says cam…never tried it before.
http://www.barbermuseum.org/index.php
david said on 18th February 2010, 16:06
USF1 website back up working , just for anyone wondering
BBT said on 18th February 2010, 17:11
added to days times to the following file…
http://www.ergouk.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/F1%20Times%203rd%20Test.xls
Day 1 and day 2 on different tabs
Hope it’s dry tomorrow….
Becken said on 19th February 2010, 2:15
BBT – you are doing a great job, mate. Thanks a lot.
azwr said on 18th February 2010, 17:17
Nobody said anything about Williams & Rubens…:( The Brazilian dog of war shows his teeth again! Go Rubinio Go > > >
Younger Hamilton said on 18th February 2010, 21:57
i dont Blame lewis for finishing 10th today its just too wet ouy in Jerez for any Driver to go out and do some hot laps but they gonna need to understand How the cars perform in the Wet sometime.To be honest i think the rain should stop Teams and Drivers are struggling to continue with their planned testing programmes and are Eager to do some Dry Running btw Ferrari,Mclaren,Red bull and any other team being on top in testing it doesnt prove nothing until after the race in Bahrain.The testing Sessions is about learning and Developing the Car
Eje Gustafsson said on 18th February 2010, 22:08
found this website the other day.
http://live.autosport.com/commentary.php/id/178
Got some really cool nice updates from the testing. Plus adding in twitter messages from teams and other sources plus their own commentary twitter style updates.