By Ferrari Press Office
March 2 2005

Ferrari's official third driver, Luca Badoer was the first man to drive the Italian team's new championship defender. Badoer put in 61 laps at the Mugello Circuit in what was essentially a shakedown of this year's machine.

Driver: Luca Badoer
Car: F2005
Weather: Air Temperature 1˚c, Track Temperature 9˚c Partly Cloudy

Mugello, 1st March - first day of testing this week for Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro at the Mugello Circuit. Today, Luca Badoer was at the wheel for the track debut of the F2005.

The Scuderia's official test driver completed a total of 61 laps (9 of them on the short version of the track) the quickest beign a 1'22.210.

"When a new car takes its first steps, it is always a very emotional moment," said Luca. "This morning there was obviously some tension, which quickly lifted, going out on the track and seeing that everything is fine. After these initial laps, I can say that we are satisfied."

Testing contiunes at this track tomorrow, again with Badoer driving the F2005


Ferrari Press Office
1 Mar 2005