The first in season test of the 2016 Formula One Season came to a close earlier today. With limited information on fuel loads and strategy from the teams it is hard to draw too many conclusions, other than to comment that both Renault and Red Bull Racing have given positive feedback on the B-Spec Power Unit. The unit seemingly ran trouble free and may now be introduced in Monaco, one race earlier than planned.

Kevin Magnussen – Renault Sport F1
“That was a full day for me and a productive one. It’s definitely been a positive test. The power unit feels stronger and has better driveability and there are some other good improvements too.”

Nick Chester, Technical Director – Renault Sport F1
“Today has been a highly positive day of testing following on from Esteban’s good work yesterday. Kevin gave us everything we needed over a wide range of simulations and assessments. We’ve now run for two long days with the latest specification power unit with no major issues or concerns.”

TOP TIMES FULL SESSION

Vettel	Ferrari	SOFT	1:23.200	DAY 1
Verstappen	Red Bull	SOFT	1:23.267	DAY 2
Rosberg	Mercedes	SOFT	1:23.337	DAY 1
Button	McLaren	SUPERSOFT	1:23.753	DAY 1
Grosjean	Haas	ULTRASOFT	1:23.882	DAY 1
Vandoorne	McLaren	SUPERSOFT	1:24.006	DAY 2
Wehrlein	Mercedes	SOFT	1:24.145	DAY 2
Wehrlein	Manor	SUPERSOFT	1:24.297	DAY 1
Ricciardo	Red Bull	SOFT	1:24.307	DAY 1
Gutierrez	Haas	SUPERSOFT	1:24.592	DAY 2
Fuoco	Ferrari	SOFT	1:24.720	DAY 2
Kvyat	Toro Rosso	SOFT	1:24.737	DAY 2
Gasly	Toro Rosso	SOFT	1:24.821	DAY 1
Celis	Force India	SUPERSOFT	1:25.016	DAY 2
Magnussen	Renault	SOFT	1:25.133	DAY 2
Lynn	Williams	MEDIUM	1:26.100	DAY 1
Ocon	Renault	MEDIUM	1:26.530	DAY 1
Massa	Williams	MEDIUM	1:27.167	DAY 2
King	Manor	SOFT	1:27.615	DAY 2

BEST TIMES BY COMPOUND

SOFT	Vettel	Ferrari	1:23.200	DAY 1
ULTRASOFT	Grosjean	Haas	1:23.882	DAY 1
HARD	Gasly	Toro Rosso	1:27.795	DAY 1
MEDIUM	Rosberg	Mercedes	1:24.384	DAY 1
SUPERSOFT	Button	McLaren	1:23.753	DAY 1

LONGEST STINT BY COMPOUND

MEDIUM	Verstappen	Red Bull	18laps	DAY 2
SOFT	Button	McLaren	10	DAY 1
SOFT	Ricciardo	Red Bull	10	DAY 1
SOFT	Ricciardo	Red Bull	10	DAY 1
SOFT	Magnussen	Renault	10	DAY 2
SOFT	Magnussen	Renault	10	DAY 2
SUPERSOFT	Gutierrez	Haas	10	DAY 2
ULTRASOFT	Grosjean	Haas	8	DAY 1
HARD	Gasly	Toro Rosso	8	DAY 1

TOP TIMES DAY 1

Vettel	Ferrari	SOFT	1:23.200
Rosberg	Mercedes	SOFT	1:23.337
Button	McLaren	SUPERSOFT	1:23.753
Grosjean	Haas	ULTRASOFT	1:23.882
Wehrlein	Manor	SUPERSOFT	1:24.297
Ricciardo	Red Bull	SOFT	1:24.307
Gasly	Toro Rosso	SOFT	1:24.821
Celis	Force India	SUPERSOFT	1:25.467
Lynn	Williams	MEDIUM	1:26.100
Ocon	Renault	MEDIUM	1:26.530

TOP TIMES DAY 2

Verstappen	Red Bull	SOFT	1:23.267
Vandoorne	McLaren	SUPERSOFT	1:24.006
Wehrlein	Mercedes	SOFT	1:24.145
Gutierrez	Haas	SUPERSOFT	1:24.592
Fuoco	Ferrari	SOFT	1:24.720
Kvyat	Toro Rosso	SOFT	1:24.737
Celis	Force India	SUPERSOFT	1:25.016
Magnussen	Renault	SOFT	1:25.133
Massa	Williams	MEDIUM	1:27.167
King	Manor	SOFT	1:27.615