Pirelli Test day 2: Ferrari dominant
Dominant
By Tifosa
November 20 2010
Fernando Alonso topped the timesheets as Ferrari continued its impressive test with the Pirelli tires on the final day at Abu Dhabi.
Alonso finished the day with the best time of 1.40.529 and 105 laps, which was almost double the race distance. For a while, Michael Schumacher held 2nd spot before his best time was disallowed for cutting a chicane, which dropped him down to 7th.
Like yesterday, Sebatian Vettel was 2nd and again had tire failure similar to the one he had on day 1. The cause of the failure is likely the same as the previous one he suffered.
Alonso was confident that Ferrari could adapt to the new tires and was happy with the day’s performance. "Overall, I am quite happy with the behavior of the tires. They are not too different to the previous manufacturer so in a way I think it will be a very smooth transition with no big drama."
The Pirelli tires, barring Vettel’s two failures, have been positively received by most teams and drivers. The tire manufacturer itself is sure it will be more than ready for 2011.
Here are the complete times from today:
1. Fernando Alonso Ferrari 1.40.529 105laps
2. Sebastian Vettel Red Bull 1.40.825 66laps
3. Rubens Barrichello Williams 1.41.294 101laps
4. Robert Kubica Renault 1.41.614 91laps
5. Gary Paffett McLaren 1.41.622 46laps
6. Oliver Turvey McLaren 1.41.740 30laps
7. M Schumacher Mercedes 1.41.757 74laps
8. Paul di Resta Force India 1.41.869 35laps
9. K Kobayashi Sauber 1.42.110 43laps
9. S Buemi Toro Rosso 1.42.145 98laps
10. Tonio Liuzzi Force India 1.42.416 47laps
11. Sergio Perez Sauber 1.42.777 46laps
12. Jarno Trulli Lotus 1.44.521 83laps
13. Pr Maldonado HRT 1.44.768 65laps
14. Timo Glock Virgin 1.44.783 83laps
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