Day 1 of testing - Barcelona - 24th January 20:08pm GMT

Circuit: Catalunya circuit, 4.627 km
Driver: Marc Gené
Car: F2004
Weather: air temperature 2/13 °C, track temperature 3/16 °C. Partially cloudy.

Today, at the Catalan circuit, Marc Gene was in action, with an F2004 powered by the new V8 engine at his disposal. The Spaniard completed a total of 88 laps, the quickest in a time of 1'16"581.

Testing continues at this track tomorrow, with Felipe Massa.

Today's Times:
01. Gene - Ferrari - 1:16.583
02. Villeneuve - BMW - 1:17.633
03. Montoya - Mclaren - 1:17.639
04. Paffett - Mclaren - 1:17.798
05. Heidfeld - BMW - 1:18.393
06. Doornbos - Red Bull - 1:19.104