Red Bull Racing has confirmed Mark Webber will be the first to test their new 2012-spec RB8 machine when pre-season winter testing commences next month.
There are three official pre-season testing windows scheduled prior to the Australian Grand Prix, with a four-day test in Jerez, on 7–10 February to open the 2012 season. Webber will drive on the first two days at Jerez, with Vettel to follow on the latter two days.
A shorter three day in-season test window between the Spanish and Monaco GPs will no doubt be welcomed by the teams.
Official 2012 F1 testing schedule
7–10 February: Circuito Permanente de Jerez, Spain
21–24 February: Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
1–4 March: Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
1–3 May: Mugello Circuit, Italy
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2 replies on “Webber confirmed for first test of 2012 RB8”
Webber to lay down a solid foundation, and Vettel to perfect it. Perfect combination of The Old Bull & The Young Bull..!
Again evidence that red bull engineers and SV rely heavily on MW’s suspension testing feedback and setup advice. That is why they employed MW this year for sure.