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13 February 2015

Second winter test line-up starts to take shape

The driver line-up for the second F1 2015 winter test is starting to take shape.
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McLaren was the first team to confirm its schedule, with Toro Rosso, Mercedes and Ferrari recently revealing plans for the four-day event.

The first of two winter tests at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya takes place from the 19-22 February.

The Toro Rosso STR10 will be driven by Max Verstappen on day one. The Dutchman will return on day three, with Carlos Sainz Jr driving the car on the second and fourth days.

Mercedes has also confirmed its schedule. Lewis Hamilton will kick off the team's running in Barcelona, with Nico Rosberg taking over driving duties on day two.

The reigning drivers' champion will be back behind the wheel of the W06 Hybrid on day three, with Rosberg concluding the test for Mercedes.

Ferrari's SF15-T will be driven by Kimi Raikkonen on the first two days of the test. Sebastian Vettel will then take over for days three and four.

Force India has confirmed that it will be using its 2014 car at the second winter test. The team's new 2015 machine, the VJM08, is expected to debut at the final four-day event.

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