Ferrari Mugello test notes 2005-03-22
Second day of testing this week for Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro. Today, Rubens Barrichello got behind the wheel of the F2005 for the first time. The Brazilian took to the track this morning at 9.15 and finished work having completed 95 laps, eleven ...
Second day of testing this week for Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro. Today, Rubens Barrichello got behind the wheel of the F2005 for the first time.
The Brazilian took to the track this morning at 9.15 and finished work having completed 95 laps, eleven on the short course. The best time on the day was 1:21.435.
"Days like these always give you a nice feeling," commented Barrichello, "when you drive a new car for the first time, especially when it's a Ferrari."
"First impressions count and I am very happy with how it felt to drive the F2005. It is definitely quicker than the F2004 M and represents a step forward in every area."
The Scuderia continues testing tomorrow at Mugello. This time, it will be Michael Schumacher who makes his debut at the wheel of the F2005.
Circuit: Autodromo del Mugello, 5.245 km - short course 2.760 km
Driver: Rubens Barrichello
Car: F2005
Weather: air temperature 12/20 °C, track temperature 13/26 °C. Partially
cloudy.
-ferrari-
Share Or Save This Story
Which modern Formula 1 driver raced for the most teams?
How ex-F1 racer Rubens Barrichello is still winning races at 52
Why illustrious racing dads aren't always an advantage for F1 hopefuls
Nike could return to Formula 1 for first time since Michael Schumacher era
Charles Leclerc: Ferrari must learn from Red Bull to improve F1 race strategy
How the Bahrain GP in Malaysia exposed Red Bull’s hidden resurgence
Why Red Bull's 'crazy' power unit success matters so much for F1
“Am I confident? Probably not” – The unprecedented challenge Singapore is throwing at F1 drivers
“Unfinished business” for Max Verstappen – Has Red Bull finally fixed its Singapore weakness?
Team Penske and Chevrolet announce multi-year extension of IndyCar partnership
Why Red Bull's 'crazy' power unit success matters so much for F1
No denying it now – the one reason why F1’s ‘horrible’ start in Malaysia could be a good thing
The greatest F1 campaigns with no wins
Three kings: F1's generational stars shone at Sepang
Subscribe and access Motorsport.com with your ad-blocker.
From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport, just like you. In order to keep delivering our expert journalism, our website uses advertising. Still, we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker.
Top Comments