Circuit:
Autodromo “Enzo e Dino Ferrari”, 4.933 km
Drivers: Michael Schumacher and Luca Badoer
Cars: F2002 and F2003-GA
Weather: air temperature 3/6 °C, track 4/11
°C. Overcast.
First day of testing this week for Scuderia
Ferrari Marlboro at the Imola circuit, with Michael Schumacher and
Luca Badoer driving today.
Schumacher began the session at the wheel
of the F2003-GA. Having completed 8 laps (best time 1’24”250,)
the driver noticed a problem on the car and chose to come into the
pits, where the crew carried out a complete overhaul of the car.
Schumacher then continued the test in an F2002, concentrating on
tyre testing and set-up work. He covered a total of 43 laps, the
quickest in 1’21”617.
Luca Badoer shook down an F2002 which will
be used for a long run test tomorrow. The Scuderia’s official
test driver completed 15 laps (best time 1’25”090.)
Testing continues at this track tomorrow,
with Michael Schumacher and Rubens Barrichello driving. |