Running out of parts for the 248 F1According to sources, Ferrari will apparently cut short its scheduled Bahrain test because it is running out of parts for the new 248 F1 car.
Michael Schumacher and Felipe Massa were expected to keep running at the Sakhir circuit, but will instead pack up and return to Europe after testing throughout Tuesday.
The 2006 car is now fitted with the definitive bodywork package, but Schumacher struck yet another day of technical trouble on Monday. Speculation suggests that the latest problem was related to V8 engine cooling.
Another expected change to the Ferrari programme is that the `248` will be run later this week at Mugello, not in Spain, because the Italian circuit is closer to Ferrari HQ in the event that more spare parts be required.
Elsewhere this week, F1 tests will take place in Barcelona (Spain), Imola (Italy) and Silverstone, in England.
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