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The second round of testing finished in Jerez today, with just 4 weeks now remaining until the first race of 2011.

As with the first test the week before, a different driver got the best time each day. Even more surprising was the fact that, with a total of 7 days of testing completed, 7 different drivers have been up front. This time out, Massa was fastest on Day 1, Schumacher on Day 2, Heidfeld on Day 3, and Barrichello today.

Barrichello also set the fastest time of the whole session as well - quite a turn-up for the books, and hopefully a good omen for Williams.

Heidfeld's performance was particularly fine, having never driven the Renault before. His time was also a full second faster that Senna, who he is vying with for the seat. Surely he's got the job now?

Good to see that all the teams present ran a message of support for Kubica on their cars. With a mammoth operating session to fix shoulder, ankle and elbow problems out of the way this week, he's still facing a further op on his elbow. It seems likely he'll be out for most of the season, but is reassuringly determined to be back in the car before the end of this year's championship.

Meanwhile, 7 different drivers topping the time sheets so far is very good news for us all. Any idea who might win this year? Nope. Me neither..... There's another chance to try and figure it out when the next 4 day test session starts in Barcelona on Friday.

(Spot of Queen this afternoon, because its "Heaven For Everyone")
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