Barrichello and Badoer in action for Ferrari

First day of testing this week at the Mugello circuit. Luca Badoer was at the wheel of an F2002, working on a programme comprising set-up work and testing of mechanical components. The Scuderia test driver covered a total of 45 laps, setting a fastest time of 1’23”384.

Testing at this circuit continues tomorrow, once again with Luca Badoer driving.

Barrichello, wet test and shakedown at Fiorano

Fourth and final day of testing this week for Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro at the Fiorano circuit. Today, it was Rubens Barrichello’s turn to get behind the wheel, to carry out a wet track test as well as shaking down three of the four cars which will be used in the Monaco Grand Prix.

Barrichello covered a total of 43 laps on the artificially watered track, driving chassis 221. Having completed the programme, Rubens moved on to shake down chassis 219 (Michael Schumacher’s race car,) 220 (his own race car) and 221 (Schumacher’s spare.) He covered a total of 30 laps (13 on the short course), with a best time of 59”168.