By Greig Murray
October 13 2002

Ferrari finalised their preparations for the Japanese GP by being quickest in the morning warm up session. Michael Schumacher continued to set the pace as he was once again quickest with Rubens Barrichello following in his wake.

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The Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro duo ended this morning’s thirty minute warm-up the way they will start this afternoon’s 53 lap Japanese Grand Prix. Michael Schumacher was quickest in 1’36”249 and Rubens Barrichello was second in 1’36”650.

The McLaren-Mercedes drivers are next, but unlike yesterday’s qualifying, Kimi Raikkonen was ahead in third spot (1’36”652) with David Coulthard fourth (1’36”930.) Next was Ralf Schumacher’s BMW-Williams in 1’37”167, with Jarno Trulli rounding off the top six for Renault (1’37”281.)

It was a calm and uneventful session for the Scuderia. Michael completed 15 laps, five of them checking out the T-car, while Rubens did 11 laps. Neither driver had any problems nor did they need to make any changes to the car’s set up.

There were several spins this morning, including Ralf Schumacher and local hero Takuma Sato, who was tenth fastest. After his huge accident in yesterday’s qualifying session, everyone was delighted to see Allan McNish fit enough to take part this morning. The Scotsman posted the eleventh best time in his Toyota.

Full Times

1. M.SCHUMACHER Ferrari 1'36"249 217.723 Km/h
2. BARRICHELLO Ferrari 1'36"650 + 0'00"401
3. RAIKKONEN McLaren Mercedes 1'36"652 + 0'00"403
4. COULTHARD McLaren Mercedes 1'36"930 + 0'00"681
5. R.SCHUMACHER Williams BMW 1'37"167 + 0'00"918
6. TRULLI Renault 1'37"281 + 0'01"032
7. MASSA Sauber Petronas 1'37"533 + 0'01"284
8. FISICHELLA Jordan Honda 1'37"601 + 0'01"352
9. SALO Toyota 1'37"612 + 0'01"363
10. VILLENEUVE BAR Honda 1'37"628 + 0'01"379
11. HEIDFELD Sauber Petronas 1'37"685 + 0'01"436
12. SATO Jordan Honda 1'37"709 + 0'01"460
13. MCNISH Toyota 1'37"734 + 0'01"485
14. BUTTON Renault 1'37"775 + 0'01"526
15. MONTOYA Williams BMW 1'38"226 + 0'01"977
16. IRVINE Jaguar Cosworth 1'38"284 + 0'02"035
17. PANIS BAR Honda 1'38"344 + 0'02"095
18. DE LA ROSA Jaguar Cosworth 1'38"358 + 0'02"109
19. WEBBER Minardi Asiatech 1'39"208 + 0'02"959
20. YOONG Minardi Asiatech 1'41"132 + 0'04"883

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