Massa fastest in free practice in India

Both Ferrari drivers in the top three

Ferrari driver Felipe Massa put on Friday at the just completed Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida on the outskirts of New Delhi in 1:25,706 minutes, the fastest lap back and was about nine hundredths of a second faster than double world champion Sebastian Vettel in the Red Bull only Massa close behind team-mate Fernando Alonso was third.

The new route was the first exercise test before the Grand Prix premiere was on Sunday and demanded a lot from the drivers. A constant up and down, lots of curves, one should be achieved long straight line on the top speeds of up to 320 kilometers per hour: The course is written by the German architect Hermann Tilke, it has done to the drivers.

In addition, some drivers had to contend with the dusty track, Pastor Maldonado (Williams) and Jaime Alguersuari (Toro Rosso) rose in the first practice spin on the roadway, Jerome d'Ambrosio demolished his Marussia Virgin. Especially in the morning, the smog has also been tampered with the pilot. But not enough, stray dogs have forced an interruption during the morning training of several minutes. Massa did not distract from it.

Vettel also not. "It's an interesting track. It was very dusty, but the track is fun. It's a good circuit for overtaking, with the long straights and wide driveways, "said Vettel.

The Indian Premiere is the third-last race of the season. Both the individual and the team's World Cup is already in favor of Vettel and Red Bull decided. The 24-year-old is in the overall standings with 349 points unassailable lead ahead of McLaren driver Jenson Button (222). (APA)

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