Ricciardo steals the show

Australian impresses for Red Bull on last day of Jerez test

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Ricciardo steals the show

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British F3 champion Daniel Ricciardo completed the final day of testing in 2009 at the top of the timesheets, easily outpacing his rivals.

The last test of the season, which took place at Spain's Jerez circuit, saw the stars of tomorrow pit themselves against one another and for many it was their first ever taste of Formula One.

Ricciardo, who was in action for Red Bull Racing, proved his worth, clocking a best of one minute 17.418 seconds during his 77 laps.

However, the day was not problem free as he took an early shower after his Red Bull's Renault engine expired, forcing him to stop out on track.

But despite his early finish, his time proved to be unbeatable with Force India's Paul di Resta coming closest, 1.318s adrift.

Third place went to McLaren test driver Gary Paffett, 0.01s off di Resta's pace while Mike Conway, driving the championship-winning Brawn GP, was fourth.

Meanwhile, Nico Hulkenberg, the only driver in action who has already secured a F1 seat for next year, finished in fifth place, 1.808s behind.

Bertrand Baguette, driving for Sauber on Thursday, was sixth quickest, ahead of Oliver Turvey and Marcus Ericsson.

Times:
01. Ricciardo Red Bull 1.17.418s 77 laps
02. Di Resta Force India 1.18.736s 53 laps
03. Paffett McLaren 1.18.746s 59 laps
04. Conway Brawn 1.19.096s 77 laps
05. Hulkenberg Williams 1.19.226s 106 laps
06. Baguette Sauber 1.19.356s 70 laps
07. Turvey McLaren 1.19.358s 32 laps
08. Ericsson Brawn 1.19.382s 49 laps
09. Di Grassi Renault 1.19.602s 123 laps
10. Hildebrand Force India 1.19.873s 41 laps
11. Sanchez Ferrari 1.21.147s 39 laps
12. Zampieri Ferrari 1.21.279s 42 laps
13. Zipoli Ferrari 1.21.725s 41 laps
14. Hartley Toro Rosso 1.22.493s 50 laps
15. Bortolotti Toro Rosso 1.23.271s 34 laps
16. Tung Renault 1.32.477s 4 laps