Robert Kubica Robert Kubica has set the pace on the opening day of Formula 1’s second pre-season test in Barcelona as Max Verstappen spun after setting a time good enough for second. Kubica, Alfa Romeo Racing’s new reserve driver, clocked a 1:16.976s on the softest, C5 compound of tyres during the morning session at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Red Bull Racing’s Verstappen ended up 0.405s adrift and Racing Point’s Sergio Perez was third at another 0.081s behind, while Daniel Ricciardo wound up 11th on a day that he shared with Renault team-mate Esteban Ocon. Verstappen’s best time came on the C3 compound of tyres during the afternoon session, when long runs were in vogue....
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