Three Ferrari Drivers Testing Today


By Ferrari Press Release
June 3 2004

Michael Schumacher was first to take to the track in England, with Rubens Barrichello taking over in the afternoon. Both men had a programme of tyre testing and set-up work in preparation for the British Grand Prix on 11th July.

Schumacher covered a total of 76 laps, the best in a time of 1’18”273. Barrichello completed 34 laps, with a quickest time of 1’18”492.

At Monza, Luca Badoer was again at the wheel working on tyre and new components testing. The Scuderia’s official test driver completed a total of 123 laps, the quickest being a 1’20”720.

The Scuderia’s test programme continues tomorrow as follows: Barrichello will carry on at Silverstone, while Badoer continues at Monza.

Circuit: Silverstone - 5.141 km
Driver: Michael Schumacher and Rubens Barrichello
Car: F2004
Weather: air temperature 13/21 °C, track 18/33 °C. Cloudy in morning, clear skies in afternoon.

Circuit: Autodromo di Monza, 5.793 km
Driver: Luca Badoer
Car: F2004
Weather: air temperature 18/24 °C, track temperature 23/36 °C. Sunny in morning, overcast in afternoon.