By Lorenzo Gotti
June 21 2002

After watching the Brazilian soccer team knock England out of the World Cup quarter finals, Rubens Barrichello set the quickest time in the first hour of free practice for the European Grand Prix.

More News >> Ferrari Pictures >> Ferrari Shop >> Meet The Team

The Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro driver did 16 laps of the modified track, under covered skies which did produce rain for a few moments. His best time was 1’33”665. Team-mate Michael Schumacher was second fastest in 1’33”768, having completed 15 laps. Thanks to Nick Heidfeld, there was a trio of Ferrari engines at the top of the time sheet, the Sauber man lapping in 1’34”924. A surprising fourth – although it is not possible to say if he was running new tyres or light fuel – was Allan McNish in the Toyota (1’34”941,) ahead of the second Sauber of Felipe Massa (1’34”982.)

Rounding off the top six was David Coulthard, the McLaren-Mercedes man lapping in 1’”35”021. The Ferrari duo worked on race set-up, both men using just one set of tyres in what was a troublefree session. Schumacher tried the new design of engine cover.

Voice Your Opinion >> Ferrari FAQ >> Mailing List >> Contact Us