The F1 Winter Tests
Curiosity happens, even in racing. Massa started in Jerez with a 6th position to fall back to 8th on day 2 and up to P1 on the third day. Same with Alonso in Barcelona: 3rd on Day 1, back to positions to 5th on Day 2 and the top position on day 3!

The weather forecast for tomorrow predicts rain what means that an improvement looks not too realistic. However, the F138's start looks much better than its predecessor, the F2012. The final part of the winter tests will be held in Barcelona again. Shortly before Melbourne and we might be somehow wiser about what to expect from the new season.

Winter Tests Summary:

5.2.13 - Circuit de Jerez, F. Massa #4 6th 1:20.536 +1.675 64 laps 283.392 km, sunny 12-15 °C, track: 10-22 °C
6.2.13 - Circuit de Jerez, F. Massa #4 8th 1:19.914 +1.696 78 laps 345.384 km, sunny 6-22°C, track: 7-28°C
7.2.13 - Circuit de Jerez, F. Massa #4 1st 1:17.879 85 laps 376.380 km, sunny 3-18°C, track: 5-25°C
8.2.13 - Circuit de Jerez, P. de la Rosa 9th 1:20.316 +2.168 51 laps 225.828 km, sunny 15°C
19.2.13 - Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona F. Alonso #3 3rd 1:22.952 +0.336 110 laps 512.050 km sunny 10-16°C, track 11-22°C
20.2.13 - Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona F. Alonso #3 5th 1:23.247 +1.399 76 laps, 353.780 km, slightly cloudy, 4-14°C, track 6-28°C
21.2.13 - Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona F. Alonso #3 1st 1:21.875 97 laps 451.535 km cloudy 8-15°C, track 9-18°C

to campare - Winter Tests 2012:

7.2.12 - Circuit de Jerez F. Massa #6 9th 1:22.815 +3.145 69 laps 305.532 km sunny, 5-18°C, Track 6-26°C
8.2.12 - Circuit de Jerez F. Massa #6 7th 1:20.454 +1.893 95 laps 420.660 km sunny, 4-12°C, Track 3-16°C
9.2.12 - Circuit de Jerez F. Alonso #5 7th 1:20.412 +2.799 67 laps 296.676 km sunny, 3-14°C, Track 4-23°C
10.2.12 - Circuit de Jerez F. Alonso #5 1st 1:18.877 39 laps 172.692 km sunny, -2-17°C, Track 0-26°C
21.2.12 - Barcelona Circuit de Catalunya F. Alonso #5 5th 1:24.100 +0.835 75 laps 349.125 km sunny, 5-17°C, Track 7-24°C
22.2.12 - Barcelona Circuit de Catalunya F. Alonso #5 4th 1:23.180 +0.572 87 laps 404.985 km sunny, 6-19°C, Track 9-24°C
23.2.12 - Barcelona Circuit de Catalunya F. Massa #6 6th 1:24.771 +2.380 84 laps 391.020 km sunny, 6-21°C, Track 9-26°C
24.2.12 - Barcelona Circuit de Catalunya Massa #6 5th 1:23.563 +1.251 103 laps 479.465 km sunny, 9-21°C, Track 11-30°C