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Barcelona testing Day 2 – April 15th, 2008: Rubens Barrichello on top 

Honda’s veteran driver Rubens Barrichello, established the fastest lap time with slick tyres (1:18.928) on the second day of tests at the Montmelo’ circuit in Spain. The Brazilian was followed by Force India’s Giancarlo Fisichella (1:19.721) and Ferrari’s Felipe Massa (1:20.283). Sixth best time (1:20.616) for double World Champion Fernando Alonso who tested today a new (‘Shark fin’) aerodynamic engine cover. Testing will continue tomorrow.

(Pos – Driver – Team – Lap Time – Laps)

1. Barrichello – Honda – 1:18.928 – 77
2. Fisichella – Force India – 1:19.721 – 79
3. Massa – Ferrari – 1:20.283 – 113
4. Coulthard – Red Bull-Renault – 1:20.392 – 87
5. Hamilton – McLaren – 1:20.452 – 96
6. Alonso – Renault – 1:20.616 – 118
7. Rosberg – Williams-Toyota – 1:20.800 – 115
8. Glock – Toyota – 1:20.870 – 112
9. Heidfeld – BMW-Sauber – 1:20.981 – 97