Vettel warns against ‘wrong conclusions’
Despite laying down the fastest lap time ever at the Circuit de Catalunya, Sebastian Vettel was warned against drawing the "wrong conclusions" from the timesheets.
Testing
Gallery: Halo, goodbye and McLaren break down
Formula 1 said farewell to pre-season testing and the Circuit de Catalunya on Friday, wrapping up the eighth and last day before heading to Melbourne.
Final chance to work out any gremlins
No wind, no rain and no warmth - that is the weather picture for Friday, the final day of pre-season testing.
Vettel’s record remains untouched on day three
Sebastian Vettel's new unofficial lap record - a 1:17.182 - stood firm at the top of the timesheet as the penultimate day of winter testing came to a close in Barcelona.
Gallery: Latest pics from penultimate day of testing
Testing time is starting to run out at the Circuit de Catalunya as we approach the final day of running before the season opener in Australia.
Vettel unleashes Ferrari beast in Barca
Sebastian Vettel set a new unofficial lap record at the Circuit de Catalunya after posting a 1:17.182 in the morning session of day three.
Kubica back in action on penultimate day
Robert Kubica is back in the Williams car on the penultimate day of testing at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona.
Ricciardo’s record remains time to beat
Daniel Ricciardo's early morning lap record stood as the time to beat throughout Wednesday's second day of testing at the Circuit de Catalunya.
Boullier insists: We are on top of this
Eric Boullier has once again downplayed McLaren's teething problems, adamant their issues are just a "part of the process."
Ricciardo smashes record as pace soars
Daniel Ricciardo and Lewis Hamilton have both dropped well into the 1:18 bracket at the Circuit de Catalunya, while McLaren suffered yet another on-track stoppage.
Hamilton hots up; McLaren breaks down
The lap times are continuing to tumble at the Circuit de Catalunya as Lewis Hamilton becomes the first driver to drop into the 1.18s region.
Vettel covers for unwell Raikkonen on day two
Sebastian Vettel is back behind the wheel of the Ferrari SF71H after a mammoth day on Tuesday because Kimi Raikkonen is too unwell to drive.
Vettel top; misery for McLaren
Sebastian Vettel topped the timesheets on the first day of the second test in Barcelona, but there were significant breakdowns at both McLaren and Red Bull.
Gallery: Back on track, at least for some
Tuesday saw the Formula 1 teams return to the Circuit de Catalunya for the second and final test but it wasn't a great start for Stoffel Vandoorne.
Vettel on top as McLaren suffer setback
Tuesday morning's timesheet displayed a familiar tale as Ferrari and Mercedes battled at the front while McLaren were bottom with only a handful of laps on the board.
Tuesday’s line-up at a dry Barcelona
Formula 1 returns to the Circuit de Catalunya on Tuesday for the start of the second and final test, and one that everyone hopes will be more productive than the first.
Conclusions from the first Winter Test
A very frustrating first winter test is in the books, so let's tread carefully along the very dangerous path and see what sense, if any, we can make of the upcoming season...
Hamilton quickest, Red Bull run into trouble
Lewis Hamilton topped the timesheet as Formula 1 said goodbye to Barcelona on a day in which Red Bull struggled for track time.
Bottas quickest on drying Barcelona circuit
Valtteri Bottas returned to the top of the timesheets on an uneventful yet busy morning at the Circuit de Catalunya.
Gallery: Cold, wet but up and running
Fog and rain may have greeted the drivers at the Circuit de Catalunya but at least it was better than Wednesday's snow, allowing for plenty of action on Thursday.
‘Costs more to sit around than test in Bahrain’
Christian Horner believes while freight costs may be cheaper to Spain than to Bahrain, sitting around in the snow will prove more costly in the end.
Day Four line-up at a foggy Barcelona circuit
Following Wednesday's snow day, Formula 1 can expect more action on Thursday at the Circuit de Catalunya but it will be a wet one.
Ferrari: No point venturing out
One of five teams opting not to turn a single lap in Spain on Wednesday, Ferrari have stated that there was "no point" given the conditions.
Ricciardo spins, Alonso sets only timed laps
Daniel Ricciardo felt the full effect of the treacherous weather conditions in Barcelona as day three of testing saw just five cars make brief appearances and Fernando Alonso set the only timed laps.
Should F1 testing be moved to Bahrain?
After snow and freezing conditions continue to eat into precious testing time at Barcelona, there is debate as to whether Formula 1 should head to Bahrain in future for pre-season.
Gallery: Snow day for Formula 1
Formula 1 arrived at the Circuit de Catalunya on Wednesday to be greeted by a blanket of snow, and a delayed start to the day's action.
Hamilton ‘sacrificed’ time in the W09
Lewis Hamilton says it was his call to "sacrifice" his time in the W09 so that Valtteri Bottas could have a proper run on Tuesday.
Finally, green light after the snow delay
The weather is set to dominate Wednesday's test at the Circuit de Catalunya with snow falling overnight and forecast to continue throughout the day.
Haas: This week’s test could be a write off
The final two days of this week's Barcelona test could be a write off with worsening weather conditions forecast, says Haas team boss Guenther Steiner.
Vettel quickest as snow interrupts play in Spain
Sebastian Vettel edged Valtteri Bottas by three-tenths to top the timesheet on a chilly Day Two at the Circuit de Catalunya.