Under glorious blue skies at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Spain, Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen set the fastest time on day three of Formula One pre-season testing. After a total of 136 laps, his best time was one minute 22.765 seconds.
Under glorious blue skies at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Spain, Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen set the fastest time on day three of Formula One pre-season testing. After a total of 136 laps, his best time was one minute 22.765 seconds.
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Nico Rosberg of Germany set the pace on the first day of testing, with a time of 1:23.022 -- 0.207 seconds quicker than Williams driver Valtetteri Bottas. As expected, the Mercedes team look strong ahead of the new campaign.
Nico Rosberg of Germany set the pace on the first day of testing, with a time of 1:23.022 -- 0.207 seconds quicker than Williams driver Valtetteri Bottas. As expected, the Mercedes team look strong ahead of the new campaign.
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Valtteri Bottas of Williams recorded the second fastest time of 1:23.229 on day one. It was the best time on the new ultra-soft tires.
Valtteri Bottas of Williams recorded the second fastest time of 1:23.229 on day one. It was the best time on the new ultra-soft tires.
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Great Britain's Lewis Hamilton has not troubled the top table in terms of practice times this week, but the reigning world champion will surely be there or thereabouts when the real action begins on March 20.
Great Britain's Lewis Hamilton has not troubled the top table in terms of practice times this week, but the reigning world champion will surely be there or thereabouts when the real action begins on March 20.
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Sauber's Marcus Ericsson and McLaren's Jenson Button cruise around the Circuit de Catalunya on March 2.
Sauber's Marcus Ericsson and McLaren's Jenson Button cruise around the Circuit de Catalunya on March 2.
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Daniel Ricciardo of Red Bull Racing is pushed back into the garage during day two of testing.
Daniel Ricciardo of Red Bull Racing is pushed back into the garage during day two of testing.
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Felipe Massa of Williams speeds by the empty grandstand on day three of the second week of testing. The Brazilian finished second fastest on Thursday with a time of 1:23.192.
Felipe Massa of Williams speeds by the empty grandstand on day three of the second week of testing. The Brazilian finished second fastest on Thursday with a time of 1:23.192.
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Hamilton's Mercedes cut out on the main straight on day 4 of testing!
Hamilton's Mercedes cut out on the main straight on day 4 of testing!
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Toro Rosso's Carlos Sainz speeds away during day two of testing this week.
Toro Rosso's Carlos Sainz speeds away during day two of testing this week.
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Sebastian Vettel of Ferrari drives during the final day of testing on March 4. He recorded the fastest lap time in the morning session -- coming in at 1:22.852.
Sebastian Vettel of Ferrari drives during the final day of testing on March 4. He recorded the fastest lap time in the morning session -- coming in at 1:22.852.
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Nico Hulkenberg of Force India approaches the corner as Daniil Kvyat of Red Bull Racing exits smoothly during day three.
Nico Hulkenberg of Force India approaches the corner as Daniil Kvyat of Red Bull Racing exits smoothly during day three.
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Finland's Kimi Raikkonen tests the new Ferrari halo on track. The halo is designed to protect the head of the driver.
Finland's Kimi Raikkonen tests the new Ferrari halo on track. The halo is designed to protect the head of the driver.
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Jolyon Palmer of Great Britain and Renault Sport F1 drives past the grandstand during day three.
Jolyon Palmer of Great Britain and Renault Sport F1 drives past the grandstand during day three.
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It's all hands to the pump as Daniil Kvyat of Red Bull Racing comes in for a pit stop during day three.
It's all hands to the pump as Daniil Kvyat of Red Bull Racing comes in for a pit stop during day three.
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The assembled Red Bull Racing team demonstrate it's about so much more than just the driver.
The assembled Red Bull Racing team demonstrate it's about so much more than just the driver.
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Indonesian Rio Haryanto of Manor Racing sits in his car in the garage during day four of testing.
Indonesian Rio Haryanto of Manor Racing sits in his car in the garage during day four of testing.
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