Barcelona Test 2 Day 2: Sainz Jr fast for McLaren
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| Carlos Sainz Jr. |
Using softer tires than anyone else, Carlos Sainz Jr. set the fastest time for McLaren in F1 preseason testing just before the lunch break on Wednesday morning in Barcelona..
But the big action was Sebastian Vettel crashing into the barriers in turn 3 soon after setting second quick time on the C3 tires.
Ferrari says a "mechanical problem" caused Vettel's off.
No details yet on what the problem was. Vettel's been taken to the medical center as a precaution. Ferrari says he's "fine"!
Times at 11am Local Time
| Pos | Driver | Team | Tires | Time |
| 1 | Sainz Jr. | Mclaren | C4 | 1m17.144s |
| 2 | Vettel | Ferrari | C3 | 1m18.195s |
| 3 | Verstappen | Red Bull | C3 | 1m18.395s |
| 4 | Bottas | Mercedes | C3 | 1m18.941s |
| 5 | Kvyat | Toro Rosso | C3 | 1m19.060s |
| 6 | Perez | Racing Point | C3 | 1m19.265s |
| 7 | Raikkonen | Alfa Romeo | C3 | 1m19.441s |
| 8 | Grosjean | Haas | C2 | 1m19.717s |
| 9 | Kubica | Williams | C3 | 1m21.684s |
| 10 | Ricciardo | Renault | C2 | 1m23.718s |
C1=Hardest Tires
C5=Softest Tire