At Monza test driver Marc Gene was present for the three day test, and by the end of the day had set the fastest time with a lap of 1m:23.016, completing fifty seven laps. At Silverstone Ralf Schumacher was conducting the driving duties.

The test was run under sunny conditions allowing Marc to work through various setup's of the FW25. Monza is been used due to the similar nature of some parts of the circuit to that in Canada plus this was an opportunity to test for the Italian GP later in the year. The day went well without any reliability problems. The team also spent time on tyre tests.


The sunny conditions at Monza compared to the overcast and wet conditions at Silverstone. Ralf would set the fastest time of the day with a lap of 1m:22.613 after completing fifty two laps.

Sam Michael, WilliamsF1 Chief Operations Engineer, was at Silverstone and had the following comment: "Despite intermittent rain throughout the day, we have had quite a productive session in terms of mileage. We managed to make some progress with the aero testing as well doing some work on the electronics of the car before ending the day with engine endurance running."

Tim Newton, WilliamsF1 Test Team Manager, was at Monza and said:
"After a relatively slow start to the session, Marc completed a total of 57 laps ending the day at the top of the time sheets. The team's main focus was on tyre testing and high speed runs in preparation for next weekend's Canadian Grand Prix. Tomorrow, the team will concentrate on further set up work of the FW25 with Marc driving again."

Silverstone Times:

Driver Team /Engine Time Laps

R Schumacher WilliamsF1 BMW 1:22.613 52
C da Matta Toyota 1:24.227 43

Monza Times:

Driver Team / Engine Time Laps

M Gene WilliamsF1 BMW 1:23.016 57
A Davidson BAR Honda 1:24.024 62
H H Frentzen Sauber Petronas 1:24.073 68
F Massa Ferrari 1:24.075 103
R Zonta Toyota 1:24.411 55
P de la Rosa McLaren Mercedes 1:24.421 62
T Sato BAR Honda 1:24.608 123