Felipe Massa gave way to reserve driver Pedro de la Rosa for the final day. Alonso's presence has been missed but he'll give it a real go in Barcelona.
At the beginning of day one I stated I believe there is no way test pace and race pace are related and I stand by that. But I really hope this result is the way it stays!
Final Standings
- Kimi Raikkonen (Lotus) 1m.18.148s
- Jules Bianchi (Force India) 1m.18.175s
- Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull) 1m.18.565s
- Esteban Gutierrez (Sauber), 1m.18.669s
- Jean-Eric Vergne (Toro Rosso) 1m.18.760s
- Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes), 1m.18.905s
- Sergio Perez (McLaren), 1m.18.944s
- Valtteri Bottas (Williams), 1m.19.851s
- Pedro de la Rosa (Ferrari), 1m.20.316s
- Charles Pic (Caterham), 1m.21.105s
- Luiz Razia (Marussia), 1m.21.226s
- Paul di Resta (Force India), 1m.23.435s
The Iceman tops the time! The Flying Finn finished up wonderfully well, marking Lotus's second time be remaining on top. Their lowest position in Jerez testing was 4th (day three), proving that the E21 is off to a great start which is exactly what they need if Kimi is to mount a serious title challenge this year.
Force India are really coming off as the dark horse from the midfield after Jules Bianchi finished near thousandths off Raikkonen. Sauber would need to watch out, although Esteban Gutierrez impressed with his quickest lap yet. Lewis Hamilton completed a serious need of a load of laps, although his time is indeed questionable.
Pedro de la Rosa had a first day to forget as his Ferrari bursted into flames. Gearbox issues rearing their ugly head already. The top seven drivers were separated by under a second and hopefully after these past four days, all the little issues have been sorted and all the drivers are comfortable.
Barcelona kicks off their test on the 19th of February and I'll be providing similar coverage (but in better time) so stay tuned!
FACTS
Quickest Time: Felipe Massa (Ferrari) 1m.17.879s (Day Three)
Slowest Time: Max Chilton (Marussia) 1m.24.176s (Day One)
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