Robert Kubica's F1 testing comeback
By: Glenn Freeman
Summary
1) Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) 1m17.124s
2) Lando Norris (McLaren) + 0.770s
3) Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari) +1.113s
4) Carlos Sainz (Toro Rosso) +1.726s5) Robert Kubica (Renault) +1.828s
6) Lucas Auer (Force India) +2.118s
7) George Russell (Mercedes) +2.375s
8) Pierre Gasly (Red Bull) +3.213s9) Luca Ghiotto (Williams) +3.290s10) Daniil Kvyat (Toro Rosso) +3.332s11) Santino Ferrucci (Haas) +3.670s12) Nikita Mazepin (Force India) +4.453s13) Nobuharu Matsushita (Sauber) +4.874s
Kubica remains seventh behind Sainz, Auer and Russell.
A reminder of the times as they stand...
1) Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) 1m17.124s
2) Lando Norris (McLaren) + 0.770s
3) Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari) +1.113s
4) Carlos Sainz (Toro Rosso) +1.726s
5) Lucas Auer (Force India) +2.118s
6) George Russell (Mercedes) +2.375s
7) Robert Kubica (Renault) +2.557s
8) Pierre Gasly (Red Bull) +3.213s
9) Luca Ghiotto (Williams) +3.290s
10) Santino Ferrucci (Haas) +3.908s11) Danill Kvyat (Toro Rosso) +4.744s
12) Nobuharu Matsushita (Sauber) +6.009s
And Nikita Mazepin has just gone out in the Force India.
"It’s a good feeling. It’s something a bit unexpected. The last two months where I have been testing a 2012 car with Renault gave me quite a big boost and somehow I was hoping to get a chance to try a 2017 car and I think to have this opportunity during the official test is something special.
"Renault gave me such a big opportunity to be back in an F1 car after six years in Valencia in June, and again they are giving me a great opportunity to try a 2017 car. In the beginning it will be getting used to all the new stuff and I will make sure I do it as fast as possible while also building gradually without taking too much risk.
"The commitment I want to give to the team not only to give me a chance, but also to use it as a test day for the team. We have some nice and important tests to do on the car so I’m looking forward. I would like to have a comfortable feeling in the car but also see the team happy with the job I have done.
"It's not about laptimes and pace, but the commitment and the feedback I can provide. It will be crucial and I will concentrate to do my best."
We also have Lando Norris driving for McLaren today, which is his prize test for winning the 2016 McLaren Autosport BRDC Award.
Trending
Latest news
Kenya president pushing for longer WRC Safari Rally
The good, bad, and ugly of IndyCar's half-baked exhibition race
How WRC Rally1 teams embraced the return of the snorkel
Latest videos
Live - Round 6 - Highlands Motorsport Park: Sunday
Live - Round 6 - Highlands Motorsport Park: Sunday
Live - Round 6 - Highlands Motorsport Park: Saturday
Live - Round 6 - Highlands Motorsport Park: Saturday
Round 5 - Euromarque Motorsport Park Christchurch: Sunday
Round 5 - Euromarque Motorsport Park Christchurch: Sunday
Top Comments