Sergio Perez (McLaren) is the fastest circuit Catalonia

The new McLaren driver, Sergio Perez, has managed the fastest lap during the Formula One testing at the Circuit de Catalunya, ahead of world champion Sebastian Vettel.

Mexicans crossed the wire 349 thousandths of a second ahead of Red Bull's German during the second day of the second round of official tests.

Kimi Rdikkvnen, Lotus, could not take part in the morning trials due to a broken gearbox, but he came back after lunch to establish the third time reference.

Lewis Hamilton, Perez replaced at McLaren, drove his new Mercedes in the fourth place, while Fernando Alonso, who says he is working on his fitness during the off season, leads his Ferrari at the fifth time.

11 Formula One stables are in Catalonia pavement to test their new cars Pirelli tires, which should be used by everyone this season.

At the wheel of the new MP4-28, Perez Complete 97 laps before his teammate Jenson Button, who must take the wheel Thursday. He managed his fastest lap on soft tires.

Vettel had succeeded the fastest time of the morning, but he has cut short its meeting after the afternoon due to a loose during a stop wheel wells. Tests have also been interrupted during his or her RB9 is REDUCED garages of the Austrian team.

This second test session before the next F1 season will continue until Friday.