There were a number of spins and off-track moments but Honda's Rubens Barrichello was the only other driver to hit the wall, losing control at the final corner later in the session.

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The Finn then lost control going through the fast Blanchimont corner, and speared into the wall.

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Replacement Alberto Sgarbi then juggled with the ball before getting it under control to touch down in the corner as Treviso reduced the deficit to 43-15.

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