Fernando Alonso Goes Quickest On Third Day Of Testing In Barcelona

Ferrari's Fernando Alonso topped today's timesheets at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona. During the morning session, the 31 year old from Oviedo set a laptime of 1:21.875 in his F138 car, using a set of Soft tyres.

Having completed 97 laps around his home circuit, the Spaniard managed to stay ahead of Sauber's Nico Hülkenberg and Lotus' Romain Grosjean, who finished in second and third respectively. Alonso's team mate Felipe Massa will take over testing duties on Friday to conclude the first four-day test at the Montmelo venue.

 1. Fernando Alonso (ESP) Ferrari 1min 21.875secs 97 laps
 2. Nico Hülkenberg (GER) Sauber 1min 22.160secs 91 laps
 3. Romain Grosjean (FRA) Lotus 1min 22.188secs 119 laps
 4. Nico Rosberg (GER) Mercedes 1min 22.611secs 108 laps
 5. Pastor Maldonado (VZ) Williams 1min 22.675secs 79 laps
 6. Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Williams 1min 22.826secs 68 laps
 7. Jenson Button (UK) McLaren 1min 22.840secs 71 laps
 8. Adrian Sutil (GER) Force India 1min 22.877secs 78 laps
 9. Mark Webber (AUS) Red Bull Racing 1min 23.024secs 108 laps
10. Jean-Eric Vergne (FRA) Toro Rosso 1min 23.366secs 106 laps
11. Max Chilton (UK) Marussia 1min 25.690secs 58 laps
12. Giedo van der Garde (NED) Caterham 1min 26.177secs 83 laps

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— Scuderia Ferrari (@InsideFerrari) February 21, 2013

Last day for @alo_oficial, 97 laps with a best in 1:21.875. The Spaniard will be back on track next week!
— Scuderia Ferrari (@InsideFerrari) February 21, 2013