Vettel best time of the day in Barcelona

The reference time for the morning, established in 1’24″939 by Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari), will not have been beaten in the afternoon in Barcelona in Catalonia. The German driver concludes this first day of testing with the absolute best time and precedes the Mercedes de Lewis Hamilton, who stood out for his regularity on the track with 156 laps accumulated on this Monday alone.

The three-time world champion completed more than twice the distance of a Grand Prix on the Montmelo track, demonstrating that the W07 Hybrid immediately offers real reliability. Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull) completes the top three after having taken over the Williams de Valtteri Bottas.

Fifth, Alfonso Celis Jr made progress throughout the afternoon at the wheel of his Force India VJM09. The Mexican driver finally finished in 1’26”298 (on soft tires). Jenson Button (McLaren) will be able to rejoice in having accumulated 84 laps this Monday, when at the same time in 2015, the Woking team had completed 79 laps in four days at Jerez. The Briton, author of a best lap in 1’26”735.

Carlos Sainz (Toro Rosso), follows in seventh position and precedes the 34 Sauber C2015 of Marcus Ericsson. Little visible on the track in the morning, Pascal Wehrlein hoists the Manor MRT05 into ninth position just in front of the Haas VF-16 Romain Grosjean, who was able to return to the track in the afternoon after losing his front wing. car late morning. The Frenchman will hope to find more time on the track on Wednesday. Jolyon Palmer (Renault) brings up the rear at the wheel of the Renault R.S.16.

The second day of testing will begin tomorrow at 9 a.m. and can be followed again on our website.

Ranking Day 1 Barcelona:

1. Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari): 1’24″939 (69 laps)
2. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes): 1’25″409 (156)
3. Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull): 1’26″044 (87)
4. Valtteri Bottas (Williams): 1’26″091 (80)
5. Alfonso Celis Jr (Force India): 1’26″298 (58)
6. Jenson Button (McLaren): 1’26″735 (84)
7. Carlos Sainz (Toro Rosso): 1’27″180 (55)
8. Marcus Ericsson (Sauber 2015): 1’27″555 (88)
9. Pascal Wehrlein (Manor): 1’28″292 (54)
10.Romain Grosjean (Haas): 1’28″399 (31)
11. Jolyon Palmer (Renault): 1’29″356 (37)

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