Toro Rosso runs with 2009 specs

In scorching conditions, Seb Vettel again was the man to beat in F1 testing at Jerez. He was the only driver to dip below the 1:19.00 mark, beating the likes of Kimi Raikkonen, Mark Webber and Nico Rosberg.

In preparation for the new regulations in 2009, Vettel ran on slick tyres all day, and with reduced downforce. Red Bull, Honda, Williams and McLaren also sent thier drivers out on Bridgestone slicks.

Full timesheet below:

Jerez test, Wednesday

1. Sebastian Vettel (Toro Rosso) 1:18.843 (100 laps completed)
2. Pedro de la Rosa (McLaren) 1:19.061 (122 laps)
3. Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari) 1:19.446 (76 laps)
4. Nico Rosberg (Williams) 1:19.861 (112 laps)
5. Mark Webber (Red Bull) 1:20.021 (105 laps)
6. Alex Wurz (Honda) 1:20.416 (77 laps)

7. Jarno Trulli (Toyota) 1:20.534 (81 laps)
8. Vitantonio Liuzzi (Force India) 1:20.577 (102 laps)
9. Nelsinho Piquet (Renault) 1:20.837 (99 laps)

10. Christian Klien (BMW Sauber) 1:20.850 (89 laps)