248 F1 and the F2004 in action
This was a busy day for Ferrari, working at both Mugello and Barcelona.
On the Tuscan circuit, the 248 F1, the car that will tackle this year’s Formula One World Championship, had its maiden outing in its official livery.

On a day characterized by very low temperatures, Michael Schumacher completed 44 laps, setting a best time of 1:21.904s.

Based on a weather forecast that predicts worsening conditions for the Apennines and Tuscan-Emilio region, the Scuderia has decided to change its development test programme. Instead of continuing at Mugello, testing will resume on Thursday at Barcelona, again with Michael Schumacher at the wheel.

Today, at the Catalan circuit, Marc Gene was in action, with an F2004 powered by the new V8 engine at his disposal. The Spaniard completed a total of 88 laps, the quickest in a time of 1:16.581s. Felipe Massa takes over the F2004 tomorrow.

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