Circuit: Catalunya Circuit - 4.655 km
Driver: Michael Schumacher
Car: F2008
Weather: air temperature 11/22 °C, track temperature 13/34 °C. Slightly cloudy.
Third day of testing this week for Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro, working again today at the Catalunya Circuit, near Barcelona, with Michael Schumacher getting back behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car.
The day's programme centred on trying various different types of Bridgestone tyre aimed at 2009, using an F2008 that had been modified to try and reproduce the levels of aerodynamic downforce expected next season.
The day in figures is as follows: 83 laps for Michael, the quickest in a time of 1.19.323.
The Scuderia continues testing at this circuit tomorrow, when Kimi Raikkonen will be on track.
DAY 3 TIMES:
01. Alonso - Renault - 1:18.483
02. Schumacher - Ferrari - 1:19.323
03. Sutil - Force India - 1:19.424
04. Kubica - BMW Sauber - 1:19.785
05. Rosberg - Williams - 1:19.841
06. Barrichello - Honda - 1:19.920
07. Hamilton - Mclaren - 1:20.591
08. Bourdais - Toro Rosso - 1:20.715
09. Webber - Red Bull - 1:20.849
10. Trulli - Toyota - 1:20.867