Formula One’s second winter test got underway this morning at the Circuito de Jerez in southern Spain as preparations continue for the start of the new season. Nico Rosberg was at the wheel of the MGP W02, with Michael Schumacher due to take over for Friday and Saturday, before Nico rounds off the programme on Sunday.

Former world champion Jenson Button reckons that the new Pirelli rubber will help him as he aims to reclaim his crown from Sebastian Vettel this year. Button also added that Pirellis might help him in his aim to improve his qualifying form

Better late than never, but here is our driver review of the 2010 season, with all of the 27 participants rated and reviewed.

Driver quotes from Force India (who used the VJM03) and Mercedes (who used the W02)

Nico Rosberg believes Mercedes GP can challenge for wins this year and he himself sees no reason why he can't lead the team

Former Minardi boss Giancarlo Minardi believes that young drivers need more time to test in Formula One

Michael Schumacher and Felipe Massa's hopes of moving up the grid in 2011 appear to have been aided by Pirelli announcing that the front tyre will be stronger than Bridgestone's previous efforts. Pirelli's Paul Hembery said the decision was taken upon requests from that test "We were asked to provide a slightly stronger front tyre, which is what we've done," Hembery told AUTOSPORT in Abu Dhabi. "In the process we maybe threw the rear out of balance, which is something that was noted during the […]