Further wet weather hampers WilliamsF1 Imola Test

Ralf Schumacher was replaced by Juan Pablo Montoya. This would be his first time with the FW26 at this circuit.

By the end of the day, after having to contend with freezing temperatures and a wet track, Juan Pablo would only manage third fastest. Ferrari's Michael Schumacher would head the times, breaking the circuit record in the process. Juan Pablo would focus on set-up work in the morning. Tyre testing in the afternoon was hampered by rain.

WilliamsF1 Chief Operations Engineer Sam Michael said: "Despite the circuit being very icy this morning, we spent the first part of the session working on traction control on intermediate tyres. As soon as it was dry enough for slick tyres, we worked through a compound tyre test for Michelin. The day was productive and we’ve covered some more ground before Melbourne.”

The final day of testing at Imola will see Juan Pablo continue with the testing.

Pos Driver Team-Engine Tyres Time Laps

1. M. Schumacher Ferrari (B) 1:19.664 98
2. Coulthard McLaren-Mercedes (M) 1:20.928 69
3. Montoya WilliamsF1 BMW (M) 1:21.026 72
4. Barrichello Ferrari (B) 1:21.235 52
5. da Matta Toyota (M) 1:22.162 69
6. Panis Toyota (M) 1:24.356 54