Jerez Day 1: Buemi still on top

Sebastien Buemi continued to set the pace in testing in Formula One, topping the times on the opening day of the week at Jerez, but that was before he crashed exiting the Peluqui corner. Buemi has been running a 2008 spec car all along (last week and now this week) so his test times mean absolutely nothing as other teams are already testing for 2009. Buemi fast times are being done to help convince his sponsors to sign on the dotted line. If he lands the ride then reality will set in.

Monday's times:

Pos

Driver Team Time Laps
1. Buemi Red Bull-Renault 1.17.704 71
2. Heidfeld BMW-Sauber 1.19.223 75
3. Hartley Red Bull-Renault 1.19.586 95
4. Klien BMW-Sauber 1.19.655 95
5. Hulkenberg Williams-Toyota 1.20.704 100

All Timing Unofficial