2010 F1 testing live: 25th February
The teams are at the Circuit de Catalunya for the last test before Bahrain
The F1 teams’ final four-day test at Barcelona starts today.
Who’s got the fastest car in F1 as the 2010 season begins? Find out as we follow developments from the Circuit de Catalunya live below.
Times from today’s test
| Driver | Car | Best time | Laps | Difference |
| Mark Webber | Red Bull-Renault RB6 | 81.487 | 109 | 0 |
| Nico Hülkenberg | Williams-Cosworth FW32 | 82.407 | 81 | 0.92 |
| Nico Rosberg | Mercedes W01 | 82.514 | 107 | 1.027 |
| Pedro de la Rosa | BMW Sauber-Ferrari C29 | 83.144 | 73 | 1.657 |
| Jenson Button | McLaren-Mercedes MP4-25 | 83.452 | 100 | 1.965 |
| Vitantonio Liuzzi | Force India-Mercedes VJM03 | 84.064 | 64 | 2.577 |
| Fernando Alonso | Ferrari F10 | 84.17 | 74 | 2.683 |
| Vitaly Petrov | Renault R30 | 84.173 | 73 | 2.686 |
| Jaime Alguersuari | Toro Rosso-Ferrari STR5 | 84.869 | 111 | 3.382 |
| Lucas di Grassi | Virgin-Cosworth VR-01 | 87.057 | 31 | 5.57 |
| Fairuz Fauzy | Lotus-Cosworth T127 | 88.002 | 76 | 6.515 |
Testing notes
The same 11 teams that were at Jerez last week will be present at the final test.
This final pre-season test is typically where teams try out new parts for the first race of the season. Keep an eye out for some aggressive new aerodynamic developments.
With dry weather expected for all four days keep an eye out for teams doing longer runs which will help us get a rough idea of how competitive their cars are. While McLaren set the best individual lap times at Jerez it looks as though Ferrari have the strongest package heading into this test.
But that picture could change in the next four days – it was at this test last year that the instant pace of the Brawn cars caught everyone by surprise.
Today’s testing line-up
McLaren MP4-25 – Jenson Button
Mercedes W01 – Nico Rosberg
Red Bull RB6 – Mark Webber
Ferrari F10 – Fernando Alonso
Williams FW32 – Nico Hülkenberg
BMW Sauber C29 – Pedro de la Rosa
Renault R30 – Vitaly Petrov
Force India VJM03 – Vitantonio Liuzzi
Toro Rosso STR5 – Jaime Alguersuari
Virgin VR-01 – Lucas di Grassi
Lotus T127 – Fairuz Fauzy
The track: Circuit de Catalunya
The final test of 2010 is being held at the Circuit de Catalunya, where the teams will return later this year for the Spanish Grand Prix.
Rubens Barrichello set the fastest time during last year’s Spanish Grand Prix race weekend with a 1’19.954 in Q2. The fastest lap of the race itself was also set by Barrichello, a 1’22.762,
For further comparison, Valentino Rossi lapped the track in a 2008-specification Ferrari on GP2 slick tyres in a time of 1’21.900 earlier this year.
Live Tweets and times
Check out MSFree.gr for live times from the track during the test.
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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Tom said on 25th February 2010, 9:16
Does anyone know what updates the different teams have brought to this test?
FLuidd said on 25th February 2010, 9:28
You know what fascinates me ? for the last 10 years (without 2002 and 2005) even though Ferrari and Mclaren had different design choices their cars performed in an equal manner.
BBQ2 said on 25th February 2010, 9:40
True Fluidd, why wouldn’t they, both share the same driver …. of course McLaren making use of them first before transferring them to Ferrari :-).
Not to mention the intensive IP exchanges between the two.
steph said on 25th February 2010, 9:46
I never thought I’d say this but I’m sick to death of testing; there’s barely any clips, I’m staring at these different times which mean nothing and maybe some teams have their poker face on. The only good thing is that it means Bahrain is close.
Peter said on 25th February 2010, 10:15
It is funny there are so many TV crews and news reporters in Barcelona and previously in Jereze, but indeed I have not seen any TV footage of all this camera work.
The limited and combined tests are a brilliant way to work up the tension for the GP season. Never had so much fun in previous years. Testing was always obscure with a one liner at the end of the day with the fastest lap. Now we know when cars stop at the track, when cars go out, when cars go in, rain, wind, sun and loads of funny remarks form the fanatics all around.
KMal said on 25th February 2010, 9:48
Pilotes Equipes Temps Ecarts Trs
1 M.Webber Red Bull 1.23.335 — —
2 N.Rosberg Mercedes 1.23.743 +-.— —
3 P.De La Rosa Sauber 1.24.385 +-.— —
4 J.Alguersuari Toro Rosso 1.24.968 +-.— —
5 J.Button McLaren 1.25.536 +-.— —
6 V.Liuzzi Force India 1.26.021 +-.— —
7 F.Alonso Ferrari 1.26.401 +-.— —
8 N.Hulkenberg Williams 1.27.904 +-.— —
9 V.Petrov Renault 1.29.513 +-.— —
10 L.Di Grassi Virgin 1.30.168 +-.— —
11 F.Fauzy Lotus 1.31.532 +-.— –
GoHAM said on 25th February 2010, 10:00
The Mclaren have a new front wing? anybody see that??
BBT said on 25th February 2010, 10:02
Would like to see some pictures.
GoHAM said on 25th February 2010, 10:01
The endplates are a bit different than the launch pictures
GoHAM said on 25th February 2010, 10:09
http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/photolarge.php?photoID=146378&catID=4532
VXR said on 25th February 2010, 10:20
New end plates on the front wing of the McLaren! I don’t think It can get any more exciting than that.
thestig84 said on 25th February 2010, 11:09
Especially as they arent new. Photo from Jerez
http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/photolarge.php?photoID=146327&catID=4649
They need a base line today before new parts tomorrow, maybe.
kem said on 25th February 2010, 10:34
BBC live commentary now available http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8536134.stm
Calum said on 25th February 2010, 11:04
That’s okay, sometimes use livetext for the football and theirs sometimes banter between the |BBC 606| sport forum and the person doing the live updates.
Ant W said on 25th February 2010, 11:06
first sign of aerodynamically altered wheels :)
http://cdn.gallery.autosport.com/picture_free.php/dir/2010febtest4/image/su_jm1025fe59-2
matt88 said on 25th February 2010, 11:14
ugly to see…
Invoke said on 25th February 2010, 12:06
Your sure that’s aerodynamic, haven’t Ferrari developed an easy-remove-and-attach wheel for super quick pit stops, perhaps thats what its for?
Patrickl said on 25th February 2010, 12:25
Yeah, I saw that somewhere as the easy locking device that Ferrari developed.
Ant W said on 25th February 2010, 12:56
Its very conveniently shaped to be like the now banned wheel Frisbees though don’t you think. Not doubting its quick release mechanism, but it could have a dual purpose.
Alex White said on 25th February 2010, 11:23
“Everyone in good spirits.Soucek happy at Virgin. Alex Yoong here in Lotus gear.”
From Lee Mckenzie’s twitter. .. Should we run? :P
rfs said on 25th February 2010, 11:46
McLaren with more gadgetry, this time on the rear wing:
http://f1.f-e-n.net/images/f1/20100225/tests/jm1025fe48.jpg
BBQ2 said on 25th February 2010, 12:04
Aouch! look at that rear right tyre!! It is frightening to me, knowing JB is a smooth driver. And the left rear tyre too looks weird. Not straight at all!
I hope all has to do with the set-up and not the character of the MP4/25.
Calum said on 25th February 2010, 13:40
Mclaren being Mclaren getting “too much data”
It seems to be their policy to get as much info as possible just incase they have a bad start to a season and need to turn it around.
Peter said on 25th February 2010, 14:05
They are measuring the difference in air flow above and under the rear wing.
Nick Wirth doesn’t need that he can do it on a computer ;-).
Jorge H said on 25th February 2010, 16:14
We can see what he can do on a computer by watching the pace of the Virgin F1 car… :)
mac v2 said on 25th February 2010, 15:48
Is that Greek site with the complete lap times up?
Does anyone remember the address?
Patrickl said on 25th February 2010, 12:19
Di Grassi crashed after maybe losing his rear wing?
If true then they really should ban Nick Wirth from ever designing an F1 car again.
LewisC said on 25th February 2010, 13:01
@VirginRacing just tweeted “Install laps for Lucas highlighted a couple of issues, now sorted.” :D
http://twitter.com/VirginRacing/status/9623640350
AP said on 25th February 2010, 13:09
webber seems to be flying!
AP said on 25th February 2010, 13:11
did you see the introduction of winglets on the engine cover from Mclaren…
They introduced rules to ban this sort of crap…not happy!
AP said on 25th February 2010, 13:12
it seems it maybe camera mount opps LOL
Ivan Vinitskyy said on 25th February 2010, 13:17
Its testing, they can whatever they want.
AP said on 25th February 2010, 13:21
Gee can they…
!p