Alonso tops second practice in Valencia

Brawn GP fired a warning shot in the 2009 title race with a strong display in today’s second practice for the European Grand Prix in Valencia, which was topped by home favourite Fernando Alonso.

After three below-par races during which the Brawns have struggled for grip, a number of revisions made to the BGP 001 for this weekend appear to have had the desired effect, with championship leader Jenson Button taking second and Rubens Barrichello third.