Hamilton tops final pre-season testing at Barcelona

2008 world champion Lewis Hamilton topped the final test session at Barcelona. The teams will now start preparation for the season opening GP in Bahrain on the 14th. 23 drivers took part from all the teams barring Campos and US F1, Although Campos are expected to join the group at Bahrain while US F1 are not expected to make it to the grid. Stefan GP might just get the nod to be a part of the 2010 season.

Red Bull’s Mark Webber was second fastest followed by Ferrari’s Felipe Massa. Interestingly, Jenson Button ended up 15th fastest while Michael Schumacher could manage only 9th overall. The true picture will be available once the teams set the pace at the practice sessions at Bahrain. Stay tuned till then.

Combined testing times from Barcelona

1. Hamilton McLaren 1:20.472

2. Webber Red Bull 1:20.496

3. Massa Ferrari 1:20.539

4. Sutil Force India 1:20.611

5. Hulkenberg Williams 1:20.614

6. Alonso Ferrari 1:20.637

7. Vettel Red Bull 1:20.667

8. Rosberg Mercedes 1:20.686

9. M.Schumacher Mercedes 1:20.745

10. Barrichello Williams 1:20.870

11. Kobayashi Sauber 1:20.911

12. de la Rosa Sauber 1:20.973

13. Liuzzi Force India 1:21.056

14. Buemi Toro Rosso 1:21.413

15. Button McLaren 1:21.450

16. Alguersuari Toro Rosso 1:21.571

17. Petrov Renault 1:22.523

18. Kubica Renault 1:23.175

19. Trulli Lotus 1:25.059

20. Kovalainen Lotus 1:25.251

21. Glock Virgin 1:25.942

22. di Grassi Virgin 1:26.160

23. Fauzy Lotus 1:28.002

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