2006   February
   
02 February 2006
Ferrari Valencia test notes
Third and final day of testing this week for Ferrari , working again today at the Valencia circuit.
No less than three cars were in use today: the 248 F1 in the hands of Michael Schumacher, the F2004 fitted with the new V8 engine driven by Felipe Massa and the F2004 fitted with a V10 engine limited to reproduce the conditions set out in this year's regulations, used by Valentino Rossi.
The day's technical programme included tyre testing and car development for Schumacher, while Massa concentrated solely on tyre development. As for Rossi, he continued with acclimatising himself to the car. Laps and best times were as follows: Michael 43 (1:11.640), Felipe 50 (1:11.288), Valentino 53 (1:12.362).
The Scuderia resumes testing on Monday 6th February at Fiorano, with Felipe Massa on track.
 
Weather:
Clear skies, misting over in the afternoon.
Air temperature  10/19 °C,
Track temperature  9/23 °C.

Today's times:
Pos. Driver Team Tires Time Laps
1 F. Alonso Renault
M
01:10.904
90
2 J. Button Honda
M
01:10.907
85
3 F. Massa Ferrari
B
01:11.284
50
4 A. Davidson Honda
M
01:11.573
128
5 M. Schumacher Ferrari
B
01:11.649
48
6 C. Klien Red Bull
M
01:11.796
71
7 H. Kovalainen Renault
M
01:12.011
89
8 J. Villeneuve BMW
M
01:12.179
104
9 R. Schumacher Toyota
B
01:12.182
92
10 A. Wurz Williams
B
01:12.246
84
11 N. Rosberg Williams
B
01:12.313
46
12 V. Rossi Ferrari
B
01:12.315
54
13 P. de la Rosa McLaren
M
01:12.360
92
14 JP. Montoya McLaren
M
01:12.488
61
15 J. Trulli Toyota
B
01:12.525
72
16 R. Kubica BMW
M
01:12.812
48