More of the jigsaw pieces were put into place at Jerez, but we're still a long way away from the final picture. The Valencia test gave us the first indication of what the 2011 season might hold, Jerez has given us a few more clues.
McLaren are slipping behind
If you're going to launch your car late, then you need to put a lot of laps in when it comes to the final few tests. McLaren have had limited running at Jerez and ran out of spare parts for the car. Not the greatest of omens. They'll need to be a lot more together in Barcelona. Last year they had a lacklustre launch and testing phase. So, Groundhog Day for them as well.
Ferrari are looking consistent and assured
Fast becoming the bookies' favourite, Fernando Alonso ran long and strong. Felipe Massa put his oil leak fire behind him and the pair put some great mileage on the car with consistent long runs and some cheeky little sprints not to disappoint the fans.
Sauber are going to start the season in much better shape
...than they did last year. This time round they have sponsorship, a technical director who is aerodynamically savvy, a lead driver who is as fast as Nick Heidfeld and has the experience of an assured 2010 season.
The new Mercedes only goes fast when Michael's in it.
Ah, now the great Schumacher masterplan is revealed. The team spent all 2010 designing and building him a Mercedes that is like a Volkswagen. The new Merc is Herbie Rides Again. The second he gets in it he can run faultlessly for 112 and 114 laps. The second Nico Rosberg steps into the cockpit it doesn't want to leave the garage and develops faults.
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