Fernando Alonso will have further increased his popularity in Spain by setting the fastest time in practice ths morning as he prepared to qualify for tomorrow's Grand Prix in Barcelona.  His Renault was six tenths of a second quicker than the Ferrari of Rubens Barrichello while team mate Jarno Trulli was third, suggesting that Renault may be set to spring a susprise this afternoon.

Michael Schumacher was fourth for Ferrari ahead of Oliver Panis' Toyota, the two McLarens and Jensen Button's BAR.  The Jaguars completed the top ten.

Giancarlo Fisichella was 14th fastest for Jordan Ford, half a second clear of team mate Ralph Firman as both drivers worked to find a better set up and rediscover their pace from Fiday morning.