By Ferrari Press Office
January 29 2005

Luca Badoer and Michael Schumacher continued testing today, once again at the Barcelona Circuit. Schumacher continued work on the F2004 M, while Badoer was once again doing development work on the new Bridgestone tyres.

Circuit: Circuit de Catalunya, 4.627 km
Drivers: Michael Schumacher and Luca Badoer
Cars: F2004 M and F2004
Weather: air temperature 1/10 °C, track temperature 1/14 °C; slightly cloudy.

Third day of testing this week for Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro, the second in a row at the Catalunya Circuit near Barcelona.

Once again today, Michael Schumacher and Luca Badoer were in action at the Spanish track. The world champion continued with set up work on the F2004 M, while the Scuderia’s official test driver, at the wheel of an F2004, again concentrated on development of Bridgestone tyres.

Schumacher completed a total of 86 laps, the quickest in a time of 1’15’’895. Badoer did 103, the fastest in 1’15’’678.

Testing continues at this circuit tomorrow, with the same drivers on track.




Ferrari Press Office
29 Jan 2005