Schumacher Returns

By Ferrari Press Office
January 22 2005

Michael Schumacher returns to the wheel of his Ferrari for the first time since the 2004 Brazilian Grand Prix. The 7 time World Champion put in a total of 104 laps with his best time two seconds faster than his closest challenger, Williams' Mark Webber.

Circuit: Circuit de Catalunya, 4.628 km
Driver: Michael Schumacher
Car: F2004
Weather: air temperature 3/12 °C, track temperature 2/15 °C. Sunny.

First day of testing this week for Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro, working today at the Catalunya Circuit, near Barcelona.

At the track which hosts the Spanish Grand Prix, Michael Schumacher made his first appearance of the season. At the wheel of an F2004, in standard configuration, the world champion tackled a programme of developing new components and Bridgestone tyres. Schumacher completed a total of 104 laps, the quickest in a time of 1’14”834.

Testing continues tomorrow, once again with Michael Schumacher on track.


1. Michael Schumacher - Ferrari - 1'15"461 - 104 laps
2. Mark Webber - Williams BMW - 1'17"137 - 92 laps
3. Antonio Pizzonia - Williams BMW - 1'17"357 - 92 laps
4. Jarno Trulli - Toyota - 1'18"392 - 54 laps
5. David Coulthard - Red Bull - 1'18"449 - 62 laps
6. Vitantonio Liuzzi - Red Bull - 1'19"544 - 58 laps
7. Ralf Schumacher - Toyota - 1'19"961 - 47 laps

times courtesy of Circuit de Catalunya


Ferrari Press Office
18 Jan 2005