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The final tests ahead of the new year began today at both Jerez, Spain and Portimao, Portugal.
At the Spanish test venue, three teams and five drivers were in action with Sebastien Buemi picking up from where he left off last week.
As Red Bull Technologies has split its test programme between Red Bull Renault and Toro Rosso Ferrari, Buemi is this week testing with the former having dominated the tests last week with the latter.
Buemi completed 71 laps in the RB4 with a best lap of 1:17.704s recorded on his 64th tour, half a second shy of his own best recorded last Thursday.
Red Bull Renault also ran F3 driver Brendon Hartley today as the New Zealander stands in for regular racer Mark Webber as he recuperates with a broken leg. Harley, who finished third in the British F3 championship this year, completed 83 laps for the team and recorded the third fastest time, 1.8 seconds off the ultimate pace.
BMW Sauber were also in action with Nick Heidfeld and Christian Klien second and fourth fastest respectively in the interim F1.
08 package, while Nico Hulkenberg brought up the bottom of the timesheets for Williams Toyota.
Testing continues on Tuesday.
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