Barrichello and Gene on Track in Valencia

By Ferrari Press Office
February 3 2005

Both Rubens Barrichello and new Ferrari test driver Marc Gene were on track today in Valencia. Gene was in the F2004 working on tyre development, while Barrichello was in the F2004 M working on car set up.

Circuit: "Ricardo Tormo", 4.005 km - short course: 3.110 km
Drivers: Marc Gené and Rubens Barrichello
Cars: F2004 M and F2004
Weather: air temperature 3/16 °C, track temperature 2/20 °C. Sunny.

First day of testing this week for Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro, working today at the "Ricardo Tormo" circuit, Valencia.

Today, Marc Gene and Rubens Barrichello took to the track, the former at the wheel of an F2004 and the latter driving an F2004 M. The Spanish test driver worked on a tyre and electronics testing programme, while Rubens concentrated on finding the best set-up on the car.

At the end of the day, Gene had covered 51 laps, the quickest in a time of 1'12"770. Barrichello did 80 laps, setting a best time of 1'11"357.

Testing continues at this circuit tomorrow, when Rubens Barrichello and Michael Schumacher will be on track.




Ferrari Press Office
02 Feb 2005