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Barcelona F1 2019 Test 2: Driver line-up and other details

Barcelona F1 2019 Test 2 line-up

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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:

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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:

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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:

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Chassis: RB15

Day 1, Tuesday: Pierre Gasly

Day 2, Wednesday: Max Verstappen

Day 3, Thursday: Pierre Gasly

Day 4, Friday: Max Verstappen

Renault:

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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:

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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:

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Chassis: MCL34

Day 1, Tuesday: Lando Norris

Day 2, Wednesday: Carlos Sainz

Day 3, Thursday: Lando Norris

Day 4, Friday: Carlos Sainz

Racing Point:

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Chassis: RP19

Day 1, Tuesday: Lance Stroll

Day 2, Wednesday: Sergio Perez

Day 3, Thursday: Lance Stroll

Day 4, Friday: Sergio Perez

Alfa Romeo:

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Chassis: C38

Day 1, Tuesday: Antonio Giovinazzi

Day 2, Wednesday: Kimi Raikkonen

Day 3, Thursday: Antonio Giovinazzi

Day 4, Friday: Kimi Raikkonen

Toro Rosso:

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Chassis: STR14

Day 1, Tuesday: Alexander Albon

Day 2, Wednesday: Daniil Kvyat

Day 3, Thursday: Alexander Albon

Day 4, Friday: Daniil Kvyat

Williams:

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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.