Ferrari’s worrying start to the 2012 pre-season got a boost on Friday when Fernando Alonso topped the times in the famous team’s new car.<\/p>\n
Earlier, when Red Bull’s Dietrich Mateschitz was in the paddock, he wondered to Blick newspaper: “What’s up with Ferrari?”<\/p>\n
Former Ferrari driver Mika Salo answered: “They’re having problems at every corner.”<\/p>\n
But although not as quick as the impressive Lotus earlier this week, Spaniard Alonso was faster than all comers on the last of the four-day session at Jerez, including Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel who had technical problems.<\/p>\n
Typically, Alonso was giving nothing away.<\/p>\n
“This time is worth nothing as is the one I set yesterday and those of the previous days,” he said.<\/p>\n
He was also not getting excited about Lotus’ potential title challenge.<\/p>\n
“I don’t know as even for them it’s a bit early and I would rather just say I am very happy to see Kimi (Raikkonen) back.<\/p>\n
“He’s a great driver and a great person,” said Alonso.<\/p>\n
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