Circuit: Circuito de Jerez – 4.428 kms; Driver: Sébastien Buemi; Chassis: STR5 - 02; Best time: 1:32.678, 57 laps
This was undoubtedly the worst, in terms of the weather, of the nine days of pre-season testing held so far this month.
Sébastien completed just 57 laps, running rain tyres throughout. With performance testing not really an option in these conditions, the team worked through a programme that included practice launches and some race pit stops.
However, Sébastien completed a 25 lap race stint simulation, which at least produced some useful data in terms of running in race trim in wet conditions.
Buemi said: “The bad weather meant we could not get through all of our planned programme for today and we also lost a bit of time with a hydraulic problem. So, it’s a bit disappointing, but now I’m looking forward to the Barcelona test and hopefully some dry running.”
The weather forecast is predicting drier conditions for the remaining two days, when Jaime Alguersuari is due to take over at the wheel of the STR5.
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