The
summer testing break ended today for Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro, as it
resumes testing from today until Friday on two tracks: Fiorano and
Monza.
At Monza, Michael Schumacher and Rubens Barrichello were both running.
The day's programme centred on set-up work for the forthcoming Italian
Grand Prix, which takes place at this track on 12th September, as well
as aerodynamic work.
Michael covered a total of 80 laps, the quickest in a time of
1'20"202. Rubens did 92 laps, with a best time of 1'20"244.
In Fiorano, it was Luca Badoer who was at the wheel. The Scuderia's
official test driver worked on a Bridgestone tyre development
programme. Badoer completed a total of 137 laps (28 of which on the
short course of the track,) with a best time of 57"340.
Scuderia Ferrari continues testing tomorrow, with Schumacher and
Barrichello still at Monza and Badoer at Fiorano.
Circuit: Fiorano track, 2.976 km - short course 1.413 km
Driver: Luca Badoer
Car: F2004
Weather: air temperature 20/28 °C, track temperature 24/44 °C; cloudy
then clear skies.
Circuit: Autodromo di Monza, 5.793 km
Drivers: Michael Schumacher and Rubens Barrichello
Car: F2004
Weather: air temperature 18/26 °C, track temperature 22/37 °C. A bit
cloudy, then clear skies. |