2010 F1 testing live: 19th February
Fernando Alonso gets down to work on a dry track
Most of the team will swap their drivers for today’s test and early indications are the weather will be kinder to them today.
Join us below to find out how the teams get on in their tenth day of testing.
Times from today’s test
| Driver | Car | Best time | Laps | Difference |
| Mark Webber | Red Bull-Renault RB6 | 79.299 | 115 | 0 |
| Fernando Alonso | Ferrari F10 | 80.115 | 132 | 0.816 |
| Jenson Button | McLaren-Mercedes MP4-25 | 80.394 | 101 | 1.095 |
| Nico Hülkenberg | Williams-Cosworth FW32 | 81.432 | 138 | 2.133 |
| Michael Schumacher | Mercedes W01 | 81.437 | 79 | 2.138 |
| Robert Kubica | Renault R30 | 81.916 | 100 | 2.617 |
| Adrian Sutil | Force India-Mercedes VJM03 | 81.939 | 69 | 2.64 |
| Kamui Kobayashi | BMW Sauber-Ferrari C29 | 82.228 | 28 | 2.929 |
| Jaime Alguersuari | Toro Rosso-Ferrari STR5 | 82.564 | 120 | 3.265 |
| Lucas di Grassi | Virgin-Cosworth VR-01 | 83.504 | 34 | 4.205 |
| Heikki Kovalainen | Lotus-Cosworth T127 | 83.521 | 68 | 4.222 |
Testing notes
The poor weather continues to be the main story at Jerez as the teams struggle to complete as much dry running as they can in the increasingly rare breaks between showers.
Lotus have some ground to make up today after losing a lot of time yesterday after Heikki Kovalainen crashed and a replacement from wing was not available. The team were expecting to receive one overnight.
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 – Adrian Sutil
Toro Rosso STR5 – Jaime Alguersuari
Virgin VR-01 – Lucas di Grassi
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.
Live Tweets and times
You can find live times from the track on this site.
Here’s the 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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Image (C) Mercedes
the stig said on 19th February 2010, 15:59
its been red flagged but i dont no why
bwells said on 19th February 2010, 16:02
The Hulk..
bwells said on 19th February 2010, 16:00
It does look close for the top 4.. although judging by the stint lengths.. I’m thinking that Ferrari is on top.. Webber’s top time was on a 3 lap stint, while Button’s was on a 7 lapper.. Fernando’s best lap of 1:20.115 oddly enough was his first lap of a 15 lap stint that was all mid to high 20′s.. they seem to be more consistent on the long runs.. I think I’m throwing a 20 on Fernando for WDC.. lol 8)
David B said on 19th February 2010, 16:11
What we miss is an information on whether they refuelled after those short stints or not. We could have an idea on fuel load.
samakafuzzy said on 19th February 2010, 16:37
Wow at Webbers time, a full 8 tenths ahead of everyone! o.O
Johnnie Siggie said on 19th February 2010, 16:39
Webber sets fastest time. here is a summary
Pos Driver Team Time Laps
1. Webber Red Bull-Renault (B) 1:19.299 115
2. Alonso Ferrari (B) 1:20.115 132
3. Button McLaren-Mercedes (B) 1:20.394 101
4. Hulkenberg Williams-Cosworth (B) 1:21.432 138
5. M.Schumacher Mercedes GP (B) 1:21.437 79
6. Kubica Renault (B) 1:21.916 100
7. Sutil Force India-Mercedes (B) 1:21.939 69
8. Kobayashi BMW-Sauber (B) 1:22.228 28
9. Alguersuari Toro Rosso-Ferrari (B) 1:22.564 120
10. di Grassi Virgin-Cosworth (B) 1:23.504 34
11. Kovalainen Lotus-Cosworth (B) 1:23.521 68
Calum said on 19th February 2010, 16:49
What does (B) signify?
matt88 said on 19th February 2010, 17:25
Almost certainly (B) stands for Bridgestone.
Pedro said on 19th February 2010, 17:47
Bridgestone. It is useless as (B) is the only tyre supplier.
Calum said on 19th February 2010, 20:29
See, that’s what I thought. It’s like, Bridgestone is the only tyre so why bother with a B sign?
ram said on 19th February 2010, 18:03
Bridgestone I think.
BBT said on 19th February 2010, 16:42
Updated the spreadsheet with the final times for today… see the link posted previously if interested.
Calum said on 19th February 2010, 20:30
I think todays times are an indicator of final standings.
wasiF1 said on 20th February 2010, 1:09
We still have Barcelona
Mac v2 said on 20th February 2010, 4:43
It’s too early to tell, I’m sure top teams aren’t running the definite aero pack. Still, Ferrari and Red Bull look stronger than Mclaren and Mercedes.
Ylan Marcel said on 20th February 2010, 3:34
Button says Ferrari is faster than McLaren. But i think Red Bull is the fastest car of 2010!
Sagar said on 20th February 2010, 4:07
After all they have got Renault engine