The second 2013 Barcelona Test was the third official testing session of the 2013 Formula One Season and the second of two four-day events at the circuit. It took place at the Circuit de Catalunya in Montmelo, near Barcelona, Spain between February 28 and March 3. It was the final pre-season test of the year.
All eleven teams are due to attend, and Adrian Sutil drove for Force India after being confirmed in the role.
A first for pre-season testing, the event will be broadcast live on Sky Sports F1.
Kimi RƤikkƶnen was absent on the third day due to a stomach bug, and was replaced by Davide Valsecchi in the morning and Romain Grosjean in the afternoon.
Nico Rosberg set the best time of the test, with a 1:20.130 on the final morning.
Driver Running Order[]
Source: [1]
Overview[]
By Day[]
| Day | Driver | Team | Car | Tyres | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RB9 | P | 1:22.693 | ||
| 2 | E21 | P | 1:22.716 | ||
| 3 | F1 W04 | P | 1:20.558 | ||
| 4 | F1 W04 | P | 1:20.130 |
By Driver[]
Most laps by driver: Nico Rosberg (Mercedes), 251
Most laps by team: Mercedes, 481
Most laps in a day: Nico Rosberg (Mercedes, day 4, 131
Days[]
Day 1, 28th February[]
| Pos. | Driver | Team | Car | Tyres | Time | Gap | Laps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RB9 | P | 1:22.693 | 90 | |||
| 2 | F1 W04 | P | 1:24.348 | + 1.655 s | 113 | ||
| 3 | STR8 | P | 1:25.017 | + 2.324 s | 59 | ||
| 4 | FW35 | P | 1:26.458 | + 3.765 s | 85 | ||
| 5 | MP4-28 | P | 1:26.538 | + 3.845 s | 100 | ||
| 6 | C32 | P | 1:26.574 | + 3.881 s | 92 | ||
| 7 | VJM06 | P | 1:27.107 | + 4.414 s | 57 | ||
| 8 | F138 | P | 1:27.541 | + 4.848 s | 112 | ||
| 9 | MR02 | P | 1:28.166 | + 5.473 s | 78 | ||
| 10 | CT03 | P | 1:28.655 | + 5.962 s | 83 | ||
| 11 | E21 | P | 1:34.928 | + 12.235 s | 52 |
Source: [2]
Day 2, 1st March[]
| Pos. | Driver | Team | Car | Tyres | Time | Gap | Laps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E21 | P | 1:22.716 | 88 | |||
| 2 | MP4-28 | P | 1:23.181 | + 0.465 s | 72 | ||
| 3 | FW35 | P | 1:23.628 | + 0.912 s | 75 | ||
| 4 | RB9 | P | 1:23.743 | + 1.027 s | 65 | ||
| 5 | C32 | P | 1:23.744 | + 1.028 s | 79 | ||
| 6 | VJM06 | P | 1:24.215 | + 1.499 s | 62 | ||
| 7 | STR8 | P | 1:25.483 | + 2.767 s | 61 | ||
| 8 | MR02 | P | 1:25.598 | + 2.882 s | 75 | ||
| 9 | CT03 | P | 1:26.316 | + 3.600 s | 48 | ||
| 10 | F1 W04 | P | 1:26.658 | + 3.942 s | 120 | ||
| 11 | F138 | P | 1:27.878 | + 5.162 s | 102 |
Source: [3]
Day 3, 2nd March[]
| Pos. | Driver | Team | Car | Tyres | Time | Gap | Laps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | F1 W04 | P | 1:20.588 | 117 | |||
| 2 | F138 | P | 1:21.266 | + 0.678 s | 94 | ||
| 3 | VJM06 | P | 1:21.627 | + 1.039 s | 109 | ||
| 4 | FW35 | P | 1:22.305 | + 1.717 s | 34 | ||
| 5 | FW35 | P | 1:22.468 | + 1.880 s | 31 | ||
| 6 | C32 | P | 1:22.553 | + 1.965 s | 99 | ||
| 7 | RB9 | P | 1.22.658 | + 2.070 s | 59 | ||
| 8 | MP4-28 | P | 1:22.694 | + 2.106 s | 101 | ||
| 9 | STR8 | P | 1:23.223 | + 2.635 s | 114 | ||
| 10 | E21 | P | 1:23.380 | + 2.792 s | 46 | ||
| 11 | E21 | P | 1:23.448 | + 2.860 s | 16 | ||
| 12 | MR02 | P | 1:24.028 | + 3.440 s | 74 | ||
| 13 | CT03 | P | 1:24.325 | + 3.737 s | 126 |
Source: [4]
Day 4, 3rd March[]
| Pos. | Driver | Team | Car | Tyres | Time | Gap | Laps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | F1 W04 | P | 1:20.130 s | 131 | |||
| 2 | F138 | P | 1:20.494 | + 0.364 s | 120 | ||
| 3 | MP4-28 | P | 1:21.444 | + 1.314 s | 122 | ||
| 4 | C32 | P | 1:21.541 | + 1.411 s | 118 | ||
| 5 | E21 | P | 1:21.658 | + 1.528 s | 50 | ||
| 6 | VJM06 | P | 1:21.664 | + 1.534 s | 112 | ||
| 7 | FW35 | P | 1:22.415 | + 2.285 s | 42 | ||
| 8 | RB9 | P | 1:22.514 | + 2.384 s | 100 | ||
| 9 | FW35 | P | 1:22.524 | + 2.394 s | 31 | ||
| 10 | CT03 | P | 1:23.115 | + 2.985 s | 116 | ||
| 11 | MR02 | P | 1:23.167 | + 3.037 s | 62 | ||
| 12 | STR8 | P | 1:23.628 | + 3.498 s | 91 | ||
| 13 | MR02 | P | 1:24.103 | + 3.973 s | 49 |
Source: [5]
Notes[]
- ā Collantine, Keith (28 February 2013). "Driver line-up for final pre-season F1 test of 2013". F1Fanatic. http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2013/02/28/driver-lineup-final-preseason-f1-test-2013/. Retrieved 28 February 2013.
- ā Collantine, Keith (28 February 2013). "Webber fastest in rain-hit Barcelona test". F1Fanatic. http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2013/02/28/2013-f1-testing-day-9-result/. Retrieved 28 February 2013.
- ā Collantine, Keith (1 March 2013). "Grosjean ends his last day of testing on top". F1Fanatic. http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2013/03/01/2013-f1-testing-day-10-result/. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
- ā Collantine, Keith (2 March 2013). "Hamilton sets quickest time of Barcelona test". F1Fanatic. http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2013/03/02/2013-f1-testing-day-11-result/. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
- ā Collantine, Keith (3 March 2013). "Mercedes on top again with Rosberg as testing ends". F1Fanatic. http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2013/03/03/mercedes-top-rosberg-testing-ends/. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
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