Hirakawa concludes Suzuka test on top, Alesi fifth

Impul Toyota driver Hirakawa set his best time of 1m36.335s towards the end of the two hour, 30 minute morning session, which was extended by 30 minutes due to the threat of rain.
The rain arrived shortly after Hirakawa set his best lap and ensured that the shortened 90-minute afternoon session would take place entirely in wet conditions.
Thursday pacesetter Ukyo Sasahara, standing for the …Keep reading