Final Day of Testing at Barcelona

By Ferrari Press Office
February 2 2005

Final day of testing this week for the Italian team at Barcelona. Both Michael Schumacher and Luca Badoer were on track, continuing development of the F2004 M and the Bridgestone tyres. Badoer set the fastest time of the day, ahead of Schumacher and 1997 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve.

Circuit: Circuit de Catalunya, 4.627 km
Drivers: Michael Schumacher and Luca Badoer
Cars: F2004 M and F2004
Weather: air temperature -2/12 °C, track temperature 0/14 °C; clear skies.

Third and final day of testing for Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro at the Catalunya Circuit on the outskirts of Barcelona.

Once again today, Michael Schumacher and Luca Badoer were in action at the Spanishtrack. The world champion continued with set up work and development ofthe F2004 M, while the Scuderia’s official test driver, at the wheel of an F2004, ran through a technical programme centred on Bridgestone tyres.

Schumacher completed a total of 69 laps, the quickest in a time of 1’15’’970. Badoer did 31, the fastest in 1’15’’470.

The Scuderia resumes testing this coming Wednesday 2nd February at Valencia (Spain), with Rubens Barrichello and Marc Gené handling driving duties.



Ferrari Press Office
30 Jan 2005