F1 tests: concern for Jerez

Pre-season testing Formula 1 of Jerez could be disrupted by rain, for tests scheduled for February 10 to 13. While the Valencia circuit was lined with sunshine this week, the Jerez circuit could be visited regularly by rain showers, according to the weather forecast. The teams that will make their debut there, Red Bull, Force India and Virgin Racing could thus be penalized by these conditions, even though they did not participate in the Valencia tests (February 1-3).

After Jerez, two test sessions will be organized: again in Jerez (February 17-20), then in Barcelona (February 25-28). The first Grand Prix of the season will take place in Bahrain (March 12-14), a circuit which had offered to host the F1 tests in the event of bad weather in Spain in February.