The penultimate test of the winter came to a close in Jerez de la Frontera today. Even though the 2009 season hasn’t even started, Red Bull Racing nominated this fifth day of the test to evaluate Bridgestone’s 2010 season tyres.
Unfortunately, the weather yet again played its part and because of rain in the morning, Mark Webber didn't start running until noon.
Overall, this has been a reasonably productive week, with Sebastian and Mark racking up around two thousand kilometres, despite the poor weather. Now, all that stands between the teams and the opening round in Melbourne is the final dress rehearsal in the shape of one last test session which starts at Barcelona's Catalunya circuit, this coming Monday, 9 March.
Driver: Mark Webber
Car: RB5 – 02
Laps: 47
Best time: 1:22.219
Circuit length: 4.423 km
Fastest lap: N. Heidfeld – 1:20.052
Red Bull Jerez Day Five Test Report
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Date: 05/03/2009 18:57
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The car was pretty reliable. No breakdowns in the final 2 days. And engine failure that may or may not have exceeding it's expected lifespan earlier on. BMW and Merc have had more engine changes though in both Jerez tests combined. Pace was similar to BMW if you discount the low fuel time of Vettel. And the car was quickest of the 2010 shod cars on the final day. Not perfect (like Ferrari) but not too shabby.
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