Hülkenberg takes the lead in Barcelona

After the domination of Ferrari et Sebastian Vettel during the first two days, Nico Hulkenberg (Force India) got off to a good start to his pre-season testing in Barcelona this Wednesday. The winner of 24 Hours of Le Mans 2015 topped the provisional ranking for the day, thanks to a best lap established in 1'25 "286.

The German pilot is ahead la Renault Danish RS16 Kevin Magnussen, which benefits from a newfound reliability in the Losange clan, after two first days marked by software problems then Power Unit, to climb into second position in 1'26"014 (on soft tires) and especially after having completed more than 60 laps.

After a change of program, to spare the pilots Mercedes, Nico Rosberg was finally in action this morning in Catalonia and concluded the morning in third place in 1’26”084, but with the greatest number of laps accumulated (74). Hamilton must meet the W07 Hybrid from 14 p.m.

Endurance was essential among the stables this morning, because Carlos Sainz (Toro Rosso), fourth, increased his number of laps to 66 and precedes Daniil Kvyat (Red Bull) Et the Williams by Felipe Massa. Felipe Nasr (Sauber 2015) ranks sixth ahead of Jenson Button (McLaren) and Romain Grosjean (Haas), who finished with 54 rounds with the VF-16.

Rio Haryanto (Manor), who caused an interruption of the session, after making a mistake at turn 5, is the last driver to have set a time, since Kimi Räikkönen (Ferrari) was only able to complete four installation towers with the SF16-H.

The afternoon session will begin at 14 p.m., and will again be followed live on our website.

Ranking Day 3 at 13 p.m.:

1. Nico Hülkenberg (Force India): 1’25″286 (37 laps)
2. Kevin Magnussen (Renault): 1’26″014 (63)
3. Nico Rosberg (Mercedes): 1’26″084 (74)
4. Carlos Sainz (Toro Rosso): 1’26″239 (66)
5. Daniil Kvyat (Red Bull): 1’26″497 (29)
6. Felipe Massa (Williams): 1’26″712 (57)
7. Felipe Nasr (Sauber 2015): 1’26″840 (61)
8. Jenson Button (McLaren): 1’26″919 (45)
9. Romain Grosjean (Haas): 1’26″955 (54)
10. Rio Haryanto (Manor): 1’29″808 (25)
11. Kimi Räikkönen (Ferrari): no time (4)

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