With the first F1 2019 Barcelona test in the books, the teams and drivers are gearing up for one final assault before they get ready for the Australian GP.
Although the first F1 2019 Barcelona test did not give a perfect picture of where the teams and drivers stand but it gave us clarity about the close fight we have at our hands in the coming season especially between Mercedes and Ferrari.
A question mark remains over Red Bull Racing though if they or Honda can actually take the fight to the Top 2 teams. The reliability seemed good in the first test as both Red Bull and Toro Rosso managed to eke out many laps without any major failures.
But it is uncertain yet if they ran the power unit on full power. The midfield fight remains tight as well with Renault seemingly holding fort while Alfa Romeo Racing looks likely the one to take the big step up along with Toro Rosso.
Racing Point did not run much while Haas faced electronics issues which hampered their programme. Among the two slower teams of 2018, McLaren managed to have a better time with good number of laps but Williams’ fortunes continued to tumble down.
Things are to get serious in the second test as the teams start on their race programmes and prepare intensely for the first few races of the 2019 season – one reason why all the regular drivers will solely be in action. Here’s how they line-up for the test:
Mercedes:
Chassis: W10
Day 1, Tuesday: Lewis Hamilton (Morning), Valtteri Bottas (Afternoon)
Day 2, Wednesday: Valtteri Bottas (Morning), Lewis Hamilton (Afternoon)
Day 3, Thursday: Lewis Hamilton (Morning), Valtteri Bottas (Afternoon)
Day 4, Friday: Valtteri Bottas (Morning), Lewis Hamilton (Afternoon)
Ferrari:
Chassis: SF90
Day 1, Tuesday: Charles Leclerc (Morning), Sebastian Vettel (Afternoon)
Day 2, Wednesday: Sebastian Vettel (Morning), Charles Leclerc (Afternoon)
Day 3, Thursday: Charles Leclerc
Day 4, Friday: Sebastian Vettel
Red Bull Racing:
Chassis: RB15
Day 1, Tuesday: Pierre Gasly
Day 2, Wednesday: Max Verstappen
Day 3, Thursday: Pierre Gasly
Day 4, Friday: Max Verstappen
Renault:
Chassis: R.S.19
Day 1, Tuesday: Nico Hulkenberg (Morning), Daniel Ricciardo (Afternoon)
Day 2, Wednesday: Daniel Ricciardo (Morning), Nico Hulkenberg (Afternoon)
Day 3, Thursday: Daniel Ricciardo (Morning), Nico Hulkenberg (Afternoon)
Day 4, Friday: Nico Hulkenberg (Morning), Daniel Ricciardo (Afternoon)
Haas:
Chassis: VF-19
Day 1, Tuesday: Kevin Magnussen
Day 2, Wednesday: Romain Grosjean
Day 3, Thursday: Kevin Magnussen (Morning), Romain Grosjean (Afternoon)
Day 4, Friday: Romain Grosjean (Morning), Kevin Magnussen (Afternoon)
McLaren:
Chassis: MCL34
Day 1, Tuesday: Lando Norris
Day 2, Wednesday: Carlos Sainz
Day 3, Thursday: Lando Norris
Day 4, Friday: Carlos Sainz
Racing Point:
Chassis: RP19
Day 1, Tuesday: Lance Stroll
Day 2, Wednesday: Sergio Perez
Day 3, Thursday: Lance Stroll
Day 4, Friday: Sergio Perez
Alfa Romeo:
Chassis: C38
Day 1, Tuesday: Antonio Giovinazzi
Day 2, Wednesday: Kimi Raikkonen
Day 3, Thursday: Antonio Giovinazzi
Day 4, Friday: Kimi Raikkonen
Toro Rosso:
Chassis: STR14
Day 1, Tuesday: Alexander Albon
Day 2, Wednesday: Daniil Kvyat
Day 3, Thursday: Alexander Albon
Day 4, Friday: Daniil Kvyat
Williams:
Chassis: FW42
Day 1, Tuesday: George Russell
Day 2, Wednesday: Robert Kubica
Day 3, Thursday: George Russell
Day 4, Friday: Robert Kubica
Unlike the first test which was broadcasted live on F1 TV globally, in the Netherlands on Ziggo Sports and in the UK & Italy on Sky Sports, the second test will not be telecasted live as it was revealed before.
There will be a review show though with F1 TV showcasing its show on March 1 after the four days run is over. Meanwhile, check out how the first test go for all the teams and drivers and who sits where on the lap count standings.
