Barcelona week 1 testing driver line-ups

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The Formula 1 season finally gets underway today with week 1 of pre-season testing in Barcelona.

No more film days or limited running, the cars will be driven in anger starting this morning according to the following schedule.

It's always a provisional program as teams are free to swap drivers at their will. It's also worth noting that Thursday is normally a wet-weather test day, although teams could choose to sample Pirelli's new wet tyres if rain sets in over Barcelona during the first three days of the week.

F1i will be in the thick of the action all week with 'Live' timing and commentary directly from the Circuit de Catalunya.

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.