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Stunning images from Formula 1's pre-season testing from Jerez, in Spain

Red Bull's Mark Webber, Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen and Force India's Paul di Resta reflect on day one of pre-season testing in Jerez, Spain, where Raikkonen set the fastest time on his first day of running with other drivers since his return to Formula 1. (UK users only)

Kimi Raikkonen returned to F1 in style by topping the timesheets for Lotus on the opening day of group testing at Jerez.

Red bull design chief Adrian Newey says he cannot see himself ever leaving the team.

Lotus racer Kimi Raikkonen sets the fastest time on the first day of Formula 1 pre-season testing in Jerez, Spain.

Lotus racer Kimi Raikkonen sets the fastest time on the first day of Formula 1 pre-season testing in Jerez, Spain.

He may have been away from the sport for the last two seasons but that didn't stop 2007 world champion Kimi Raikkonen from topping the timesheets as this year's opening test got underway in Jerez on Tuesday. Raikkonen clocked a best time of 1m 19.670s at the Spanish circuit in the newly-launched Lotus E20. Paul di Resta was second in Force India's 2012 car, the VJM05, ahead of Nico Rosberg who was third in the 2011-spec Mercedes. Rosberg's team mate Michael Schumacher was also in action in the MGP W02 during the day and took the sixth slot.

Day one of F1 2012 draws to a close in Jerez with Kimi Raikkonen leading the way for Lotus on his return to the sport

Day one of F1 2012 draws to a close in Jerez with Kimi Raikkonen leading the way for Lotus on his return to the sport

He may be two years older and wearing different overalls as he strides through the Jerez paddock, but it almost feels as if Kimi Raikkonen has never been away from the Formula One fold. And after impressing during the opening day of pre-season testing, Raikkonen appears to be in fine form in the Lotus too. Team principal Eric Boullier discusses how the Finn is settling in…

Kimi Raikkonen's morning time continues to prove too good for the rest as testing continues at Jerez. Michael Schumacher and the red flag both make their first appearance of the day...

Kimi Raikkonen's morning time continues to prove too good for the rest as testing continues at Jerez. Michael Schumacher and the red flag both make their first appearance of the day...

Toro Rosso boss Franz Tost tips Caterham to fight in the midfield during F1 2012

Erstwhile Sauber man James Key could be joining the likes of Nick Heidfeld and Karun Chandhok in the sportscar ranks rather than looking for another F1 role.

After losing his 2011 line-up in a Red Bull cull, Franz Tost hopes his latest recruits can move onward and upward in future seasons.

Kimi Raikkonen continues to lead the way on the opening day of winter testing, despite not improving on his early morning marker.

Kimi Raikkonen continues to lead the way on the opening day of winter testing, despite not improving on his early morning marker.

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Images from the opening pre-season F1 test of 2012 at Jerez

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