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Pay drivers are not new in Formula One, or in any major racing series. While they may not pay out of their own pockets, many drivers secure sponsorship for their rides.

Felipe Massa was sixth fastest in the final Formula One qualifying segment but he will now start the Spanish GP from ninth. Esteban Gutierrez lost three positions.

Alguersuari indicated he will keep working with Pirelli.

Sauber F1's rookie driver Esteban Gutierrez spent time when not in the team's new C32 checking out the other Formula One teams. Red Bull drivers Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel also commented as did Lotus F1's Kimi Raikkonen.

Former Sauber F1 driver Kamui Kobayashi may land a ride in the World Endurance Championship driving a Ferrari 458. He will be testing with the AF Corse team in Spain.

Compared to Sauber's 2012 lineup, Hulkenberg and 21-year-old Gutierrez have 60 grands prix less experience than departing team drivers Kamui Kobayashi and Sergio Perez.

Lewis Hamilton sailed to the top of the final day of testing this week on the Circuit de Catalunya before the steady rain showers came to stay in Barcelona, Spain. The Mercedes AMG driver got lucky during a break in the weather.

Former Sauber driver Sergio Perez had his first official interview today at the home of McLaren in Woking, UK -- his new team for 2013.

The 21-year-old rookie is replacing his Mexican countryman Sergio Perez at Telmex-backed Sauber next year.

Felipe Massa will be at the wheel for the first three days of the four-day test at Jerez, and Spaniard Pedro de la Rosa on the final day of running.