First day of testing this week for Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro at the Monza circuit. Michael Schumacher was in action today, giving the F2002 its debut at the circuit, which hosts the Italian Grand Prix on 15th September.

Schumacher worked on set-up, aerodynamics and tyre testing. The track was only dry for the first couple of hours in the morning. The Ferrari driver completed a total of 57 laps with a best time of 1’24”595. Testing continues again on Wednesday, once again with Michael Schumacher driving.

Tuesday’s times

M. Schumacher (Ferrari) 1.24.595
A. Davidson (BAR-Honda) 1.25.188
M. Gené (BMW-Williams) 1.25.217
N. Heidfeld (Sauber-Petronas) 1.25.387
R. Schumacher (BMW-Williams) 1.26.082
P. Lemarie (BAR-Honda) 1.26.347
J. Button (Renault) 1.26.385
J. Trulli (Renault) 1.26.994
R. Briscoe (Toyota) 1.27.464
S. Sarrazin (Toyota) 1.28.234
D. Saalens (Minardi-Asiatech) 1.35.149

Circuit: Paul Ricard, 5.810 km Driver: Luca Badoer, F2002 chassis n° 217 Weather: air temperature 22/24 °C, track temperature 25/41 °C, sunny.

First day of testing for Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro at the Paul Ricard circuit at Le Castellet in the South of France. Luca Badoer was driving today. The Scuderia’s official test driver worked on set-up and tyre testing. Badoer completed a total of 64 laps, with a best time of 1'’40"098.