Circuit: “Ricardo
Tormo”, 4.005 km – short course 3.110 km
Drivers: Michael Schumacher and Valentino Rossi Car: F2004 and 248 F1 Weather:
air temperature 8/10 °C, track temperature 10/13 °C. Overcast with
intermittent rain.
First day of testing this week for Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro, working today at
the Valencia circuit.
The day's programme was affected by adverse weather. In
fact, rain meant the track was wet for the entire seven hours of testing. The
team therefore concentrated on development work on the relevant Bridgestone
tyres. This task fell to Michael Schumacher at the wheel of a 248 F1 and an
F2004 fitted with a V8 engine.
The German completed 88 laps, 50 in the F2004 (best time 1.20.361) and 38 in
the new car (best time 1.20.519.)
Valentino Rossi was in Valencia for the first of three days testing with
the Scuderia. Given the conditions, he only did one installation lap in the
final few minutes of the session.
Michael Schumacher and Valentino Rossi continue testing here tomorrow.
