After testing at Silverstone in mid-June, Ferrari continued to prepare for the British Grand Prix last week, when in the space of just five days its cars racked up no less than 4252 kilometres of testing at Barcelona, Fiorano and Mugello. Michael Schumacher was on track for three of those days at the wheel of an F2003-GA.

“After an encouraging test session at the English track, I am sure that we will be very competitive at Silverstone. We will have a few new parts on the car and that means we can be optimistic about the British Grand Prix,” said the German driver. “You need a well balanced car on this track, even more so than at the Nurburgring. Every aspect of the set-up has to be perfect and getting it right is a real challenge.

“I like Silverstone as the track is interesting and it is always good to go and race there. In my opinion, the key parts of the track are Becketts corner and the slow section after Bridge, which is difficult to get right,” explained Michael. “The circuit has a long tradition in Formula 1 and that adds to its appeal. I go to Silverstone in optimistic mood, because we are well prepared for all eventualities.”