Scuderia Toro Rosso Young Driver Test - Day Three

Scuderia Toro Rosso Young Driver Test - Day Three Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, Thursday 17 November 2011 Circuit: Yas Marina Circuit - 5.554 kms Drivers: Stefano Coletti (am) / Kevin Ceccon (pm) Chassis: STR6 - 02 Best time: Stefano Coletti 1:44.545, 48 laps Kevin Ceccon 1:43.686, 35 laps This was the third and final day of the Young Driver Test, held at Abu Dhabi's Yas Marina circuit, in which all twelve Formula 1 teams took part. Having had a day's running each on Tuesday and Wednesday, today Stefano Coletti and Kevin Ceccon had a further half day in the cockpit of the TR6. The car ran trouble free, delivering another high mileage day. In total, over the three days, the two drivers completed a combined total of 1482.918 kilometres.

Laurent Mekies Chief Engineer: “Another busy day to end this test, which has been very productive for us. We achieved a very high number of kilometres which is especially useful as it validates the reliability of some elements we were testing with a view to the 2012 car. That was one part of the programme, while on the other hand, we also used this opportunity to prepare for the final round of the championship in Brazil, in just over a week’s time. Time spent evaluating Pirelli’s development tyres for next year has also been very productive. Both drivers worked well, not making any mistakes and delivering a positive contribution to the team.” From Abu Dhabi, the cars and equipment, along with some team members will now travel directly to Sao Paolo to begin work for the season finale at the Interlagos circuit. http://www.tororosso.com Pos Driver Car Time Laps 1. Jean-Eric Vergne Red Bull 1:38.917 46 2. Sam Bird MERCEDES GP PETRONAS 1:40.897 104 3. Jules Bianchi Ferrari 1:41.347 106 4. Oliver Turvey McLaren 1:41.513 89 5. Max Chilton Force India 1:41.575 79 6. Esteban Gutierrez Sauber 1:42.049 77 7. Mirko Bortolotti Williams 1:43.277 74 8. Kevin Ceccon Toro Rosso 1:43.686 35 9. Alexander Rossi Team Lotus 1:44.283 74 10. Jan Charouz Lotus Renault 1:44.470 82 11. Stefano Coletti Toro Rosso 1:44.545 48 12. Nathanael Berthon HRT 1:45.839 51 13. Robert Wickens Marussia Virgin 1:45.934 34 14. Charles Pic Marussia Virgin 1:46.348 49