Mark Webber was happy with the Red Bull RB8's first day of testing at Jerez, despite a late start due to some pieces of the rear wing assembly arriving late.

Read what the drivers and teams had to say after the first day of testing at Jerez

Michael Schumacher says that the new Pirelli tyres are "a step forward" and that he noticed a big difference with the rear tyres during the first day of testing.

Kimi Raikkonen said setting the fastest time in his first day back at an official Formula One test made absolutely no difference to him.

Toro Rosso team principal Franz Tost confirmed that a loss of oil pressure cut short Daniel Ricciardo's schedule on the first day of testing.

Heikki Kovalainen is sure Caterham has made progress with the new CT01 but says it's too early to know how much.

Jenson Button believes that the current regulations will see the field closer than ever at the start of 2012.