Both Red Bull Racing drivers set for stints every day in second test week
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The second week of testing in Barcelona is on the horizon. The drivers will complete another three days of testing. Aston Martin Red Bull Racing have decided that both Max Verstappen and Alexander Albon will drive every day.
Verstappen had his first stint on Wednesday last week but immediately realised this was a long day. He did most of the laps of everyone on the first test day and was then rested by Red Bull Racing on Thursday.
Red Bull Racing get creative
As an odd number of days is tested each week under the new regulations, the teams have had to creatively divide their test days among their drivers. Most teams have opted for the same method as Red Bull Racing. Each driver gets a full day each and one day is split.
For this week, Red Bull Racing is taking a different approach. GPToday.net has learned that Verstappen will alternate with Alexander Albon every day. Albon takes care of the morning on Wednesday and Verstappen will do this on Thursday and Friday.
Test schedule Barcelona week 2
Mercedes: TBC TBC TBC
Ferrari: Vettel/Leclerc Vettel Leclerc
Red Bull Racing: Albon/Verstappen Verstappen/Albon Verstappen/Albon
McLaren: Sainz/Norris Norris Sainz
Renault: TBC TBC TBC
Racing Point: TBC TBC TBC
AlphaTauri: Gasly/Kvyat Gasly Kvyat
Alfa Romeo: TBC TBC TBC
Haas: Grosjean Magnussen Grosjean/Magnusssen
Williams: TBC TBC TBC