Follow Day 7 of pre-season testing 'LIVE' with F1i

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It's another action-packed day in Barcelona, the seventh in the pre-season testing season to be accurate, with one more to go after today.

For several drivers, the next time they get behind the wheel of their car after today will be for official practice in Melbourne, two weeks from now.

This will be the case for Sebastian Vettel, Daniel Ricciardo, Esteban Ocon, Kevin Magnussen and Stoffel Vandoorne.

Mercedes, Renault, Williams and Sauber should once again rotate their drivers between the morning and afternoon sessions.

McLaren should be a big focus today after Fernando Alonso vented his frustrations yesterday Honda's inability to deliver a reliable and performing power unit.

It will also be interesting to see if Mercedes ups the ante once again against its rivals and clocks a lap below the 1:19 mark which many people are expecting.

As usual, join us at 9:00 CET for live timing and commentary.

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.