Barcelona F1 test two day three
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Ricciardo is beginning to find consistency, it's a 1m21.436s.
Not quite Bottas's level though, his latest is a 1m22.599s, followed by a 1m22.556s.
That's a good window into how close each lap Bottas is setting really is.
Not quite Bottas's level though, his latest is a 1m22.599s, followed by a 1m22.556s.
That's a good window into how close each lap Bottas is setting really is.
Albon heads out for the first time today.
Russell is also going out again for a bask in the sun.
All signs are pointing to an afternoon of longer runs. At least in the first phase of the running.
Leclerc comes into the pits for a practice start and we note he's on the C2s.
As is Norris.
As is Norris.
Bottas is on the fifth lap of his second stint and sets a 1m22.674s.
Ricciardo is edging towards his 10th lap on the stint and is now at a more regular 1m22s.
Ricciardo is edging towards his 10th lap on the stint and is now at a more regular 1m22s.
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So is Gasly, heading out on some new-looking C3s.
Leclerc and Norris are heading out.
Stroll is also on a longer run this and he's still firmly in the 1m25.301s. He's past the five lap stage of this stint.
Not quite though, it's a 1m23.306s.
Ricciardo's last lap was a 1m21.661s.
Ricciardo's last lap was a 1m21.661s.
Bottas looks on course to go quicker again.
Another improvement for Bottas, it's a 1m22.224s this time. Over six tenths up on his last.
Ricciardo appears to be alternating between push laps and cool down laps so far this stint.
Bottas set a personal best in the first sector and ends up with his fastest time yet: 1m22.709s. He stays 12th.
Ricciardo improves on his previous best to set a 1m19.759s.
Bottas has finished his outlap, so let's see how the next phase of his running goes.
Ricciardo sets a personal best in the first sector.
Stroll, Bottas and Ricciardo have the track to themselves.
Stroll's back into the 1m25s again.
Stroll's back into the 1m25s again.
He heads back out on the C2s for what's beginning to look like a race simulation.
Bottas completes his 19-lap stint on the C3s.
Ricciardo set his first timed lap and jumps Bottas on the times for 11th, it's a 1m20.070s for the Renault man.
1m24.704s for Bottas this time, a bigger chunk of time lost on the 19th go of his stint.
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We stand corrected on Gasly, this bright sun isn't great help for tyre spotting. He was actually on C5s.
Ricciardo is on C2s. We're sure of that one.
Ricciardo is on C2s. We're sure of that one.
Bottas has now completed 20 laps for the day, it's a 1m24.180s this time. A slight time loss.
We have our first sighting of Ricciardo today too, as he's heading out for Renault.
Bottas has again found time, 1m23.967s this time around.
Gasly comes out and breaks the mould by going out on C4s. What a maverick.
Stroll's on the C3s, the tyre of choice on Thursday afternoon at Barcelona.
Slight reversal on Bottas's times, he's gained a little this time. It's a 1m24.042s heading onto his 18th lap, the 16th of the stint.
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With the afternoon session well and truly underway, let's take a look at the updated lap counts.
Hamilton - 85
Albon - 75
Hulkenberg - 73
Norris - 66
Leclerc - 58
Russell - 58
Magnussen - 53
Giovinazzi - 49
Stroll - 46
Gasly - 44
Bottas - 17
Hamilton - 85
Albon - 75
Hulkenberg - 73
Norris - 66
Leclerc - 58
Russell - 58
Magnussen - 53
Giovinazzi - 49
Stroll - 46
Gasly - 44
Bottas - 17
We know there's not a huge amount going on out there, but watching Bottas lapping closely is giving good insight into the Mercedes long runs.
The time loss per laps is tiny once again as Bottas tours in 1m24.244s.
The time loss per laps is tiny once again as Bottas tours in 1m24.244s.
Leclerc is back in the pits again as Stroll heads on out.
Bottas still consistent as ever, now it's a 1m24.164 on what we make to be his 14th lap on the C3s.
Leclerc's install lap over, he's also joined the C3 club.
He's headed straight back out again.
He's headed straight back out again.
Now a 1m24.139s for Bottas as Leclerc exits the pitlane.
No need! Leclerc has joined the party.
We're also preparing to count Hamilton fanbase's flags if the track is empty again. Watch this space.
And there we are, into the 1m24s. Bottas laps in 1m24.058s.
By: Geoff Creighton
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