Third day of testing this week – the first at the Jerez de la Frontera circuit – for Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro. Marc Gene took to the track this morning, working on a development programme of electronics, new components and tyres.

Testing ended earlier than anticipated after an off-track excursion for the Scuderia’s official test driver. The driver was unhurt, but the car sustained damage to the bodywork and some components: the necessary repairs took up the rest of the day. Up to that moment, Gene had covered 36 laps, with a best time of 1.18.248.

Gene continues testing at this track tomorrow.

Today's Times:
1. Webber - Williams - 1:16.505
2. Raikkonen - Mclaren - 1:16.857
3. Wurz - Mclaren - 1:17.185
4. Montagny - Renault - 1:17.464
5. Button - BAR - 1:17.568
6. Pizzonia - Williams - 1:17.691
7. Davidson - BAR - 1:17.705
8. R. Schumacher - Toyota - 1:18.242
9. Gene - Ferrari - 1:18.248