F1 WINTER TESTING // CIRCUITO DE JEREZ [MARCH 16TH]

Formula One testing continued this week at the Circuito de Jerez, with Fernando Alonso and the Renault R29 setting the time to beat. Rubens Barrichello was a close second, with Brawn GP teammate Jenson Button only a half second off his pace. Lewis Hamilton appears to have found his stride, bringing himself within a second of Alonso.

Overall Results - Sunday, March 16th:
1. Fernando Alonso (Renault) 1:18.343
2. Rubens Barrichello (Brawn GP) 1:18.398
3. Jenson Button (Brawn GP) 1:18.892
4. Lewis Hamilton (McLaren Mercedes) 1:19.513
5. Nico Rosberg (Williams) 1:19.783

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