Vettel fastest in F1 testing

FERRARI’S Sebastian Vettel delivered the fastest time in Formula One testing on Tuesday as warmer conditions greeted drivers in Barcelona following last week’s snow-hit sessions.

The four-time world champion clocked 1min 20.396 sec at the Circuit de Catalunya, finishing two tenths quicker than Valtteri Bottas with Max Verstappen of Red Bull a close third.

Defending champion Lewis Hamilton was 0.412 sec back in fourth.

The season begins with the Australian Grand Prix on March 25.