Sebastien Buemi (STR5-01)

“I was quite happy with the way things went, even if the weather was not so good. Unlike Bahrain, I managed to complete all the sessions which is positive. Now we have to analyse the data from FP2 as it should give us a good picture of tyre behaviour in all conditions – wet, dry, high and low fuel – working mainly in race trim. We are quite confident that we can be well prepared for qualifying and the race. A good day’s work.”

First Practice Session

Best lap 1.28.014, pos. 8th, 21 laps

Second Practice Session

Best lap 1.26.832, pos. 6th, 29 laps

Jaime Alguersuari (STR5-03)

“It is my first time here and I think it is an amazing track. It’s a pleasure to be here in Melbourne, because everyone had told me what a great event this is. Luckily the weather was with us in the first session, so I was able to enjoy learning the track and I was quick. This afternoon in the wet in the second session, of course there was a lot less grip, which is made worse by the fact this is a street circuit. All the same, driving for 90 minutes in the different conditions was very useful. A positive start.”

First Practice Session

Best lap 1.28.572, pos. 13th, 21 laps

Second Practice Session

Best lap 1.30.510, pos. 19th, 43 laps