F1: Sebastian Vettel sets fastest time in Jerez before the rain

German driver Sebastian Vettel set today the fastest time in the 3rd day of testing at Jerez, Spain. Rain started shortly after lunch, and the teams decided to top testing.

Team Williams ran a 2009-spec rear wing.

The young Toro Rosso driver was behind the wheel of the Renault-powered Red Bull.

Another German, Nick Heidfeld, set the 2nd time of the day, driving for BMW-Sauber. Test driver Luca Di Grassi was impressive, taking 3rd place for Renault.

Takuma Sato drove for Toro Rosso in evaluation for a possible seat next season. The team was apparently pleased with the work he did, clearly demonstrating his previous experience in a grand prix car.

Times of the day:
DRIVER TEAM BEST LAPS
1 VETTEL Red Bull Racing 1 :18.001 37
2 HEIDFELD BMW 1 :18.167 70
3 DI GRASSI ING Renault F1 Team 1 :18.999 36
4 DE LA ROSA McLaren 1 :19.281 39
5 WURZ Honda 1 :19.499 79
6 SATO Toro Rosso 1 :19.574 49
7 KOBAYASHI Toyota 1 :19.863 47
8 NAKAJIMA Williams 1 :21.892 60
Unofficial timing


Photo Credit : WRI2