Sebastian Vettel in the Toro Rosso, was again top of the time-sheets yesterday in Jerez for the second day of testing.
The McLaren was being driven by Pedro de la Rosa, who took over from Gary Paffett to set the second fastest time of the day.
Kimi Raikkonen was third in the Ferrari ahead of the Williams driver Nico Rosberg. Mark Webber in the Red Bull was in fifth followed by Alex Wurz in the Honda, who were also testing a new exhaust package.
Jarno Trulli in the Toyota was in seventh place followed by Tonio Liuzzi, the Force India test driver in eighth.
Nelson Piquet was in ninth place for the Renault team ahead of Christian Klien in the BMW Sauber.
The BMW Sauber mechanic injured with the KERS system on Tuesday, is now at home resting after being admitted to hospital. He had initially returned back to work after receiving the electric shock from the BMW, but later complained of dizzy spells.
A Statement from the BMW Sauber team said,
“The mechanic who was involved in the KERS incident yesterday underwent additional medical tests in the Jerez hospital last night and today.
He was subsequently released by the doctors who were happy with the results of their tests. The mechanic is on his way back to Switzerland this evening.”
The conditions are extremely hot in Jerez with temperatures in the high 30’s and a track temperature of 55 Celsius, with testing continuing today and Friday.
2 comments so far
1 Boy George // Jul 24, 2008 at 9:02 pm
Red Bull made a great choice in Sebastian Vettel. He is doing a Fantastic job.
2 Rick James // Jul 28, 2008 at 1:06 am
Thanks for the information. Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen are great drivers.