Test in Barcelona, ​​third day: best time for Alonso

Fernando Alonso achieved the best time on the third day of testing in Barcelona. The Renault Spaniard lapped in 1.18.483 just before the lunch break, on slick tyres. Michael Schumacher returned to the wheel of the Ferrari, setting the second fastest time and evaluating the different types of Bridgestone slick tires with an F2008 modified to simulate the downforce levels expected for next season.

Third time for Adrian Sutil, confirming Force India's progress. The German achieved his best time on slick tires and an aerodynamic package, after losing time in the morning due to a clutch problem.

Lewis Hamilton, Mark Webber, Jarno Trulli and Sebastien Bourdais remained on grooved tires throughout the day. Scuderia Toro Rosso debuted the new STR3 today but the French driver's day ended early due to an accident at Turn 9. Robert Kubica also hit the wall at Turn Seven in the afternoon.

Pos Driver Team Lap Time
 1. Fernando Alonso Renault 1:18.483 100
 2. Michael Schumacher Ferrari 1:19.323 83
 3. Adrian Sutil Force India-Ferrari 1:19.424 102
 4. Robert Kubica BMW-Sauber 1:19.785 112
 5. Nico Rosberg Williams 1:19.841 65
 6. Rubens Barrichello Honda 1:19.920 141
 7. Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes 1:20.591 102
 8. Sebastien Bourdais Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1:20.715 71
 9. Mark Webber Red Bull-Renault 1:20.849 87
10. Jarno Trulli Toyota 1:20.867 90