Only Jordan Were Slower Than Ferrari

By Ferrari Press Office
February 17 2005

Rubens Barrichello joined Michael Schumacher today, as testing continues at The Circuit de Catalunya. Barrichello focused on car and tyre set up while Schumacher completed a full race simulation. Both men worked hard but were only faster than the two Jordan drivers, a rather dissapointing result.

Circuit: Circuit de Catalunya, 4.267km
Drivers: Michael Schumacher and Rubens Barrichello
Cars: F2004 M
Weather: Air Temperature: 5/12˚C, Track Temperature: 5/19˚C, Clear Skies

Third day of testing this week for Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro, once again at the Catalunya Circuit on the outskirts of Barcelona.

Today saw both nominated race drivers in action. Michael Schumacher carried out a race simulation, completing a total of 77 laps, the quickest in a time of 1'16"187.Rubens Barrichello concentrated on finding the best set-up and on development of the Bridgestone tyres. At the end of the day, the Brazilian driver had put together 117 laps, setting a best time of 1'15"908.

The Scuderia continues testing tomorrow, still with Barrichello and Schumacher on track.



Ferrari Press Office
16 Feb 2005