Pascal Wehrlein and Susie Wolff to participate in pre season test in Barcelona

Williams’ Susie Wolff will drive the 2015 car, the FW37 on the first day of the second Pre-Season test in Barcelona. She joins drivers such as Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton in running on the opening day of the final test before the season begins.

The four day test will also see some new faces making appearances. Lotus reserve driver and 2014 GP2 Champion Jolyon Palmer will run on day two, with Mercedes reserve driver Pascal Wehrlein will test for Force India on two of the four days. After missing the first pre-season test, Force India will be running their 2014 car due to their new racer not yet being ready.

McLaren will be eager to get their car, the MP4-30 up to strength before the Australian Grand Prix. The Woking team only managed 79 laps in Jerez due to various reliability problems, and will be looking to fix their demons. Their much publicised reunion with Honda hasn’t quite gone as expected as of yet, but with the Barcelona test the team have a chance to make amends.

All eyes however will be on Ferrari and Mercedes. Ferrari were the dominant force in Jerez, topping the time sheets on three of the four days, but whether they are to focus on reliability rather than speed this test remains to be seen. Mercedes haven’t revealed the full power of their W06 yet but after completing over 500 laps, the world champions are sure of their reliability capabilities.

This test is set to give us more of an indication as to who will be quick in Melbourne and who may be lagging behind. Below are the drivers and times for the Barcelona test.

*To be confirmed.