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Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
| | Posted on Monday, February 19, 2001 - 5:07 pm: | |
FORMULA 1
Mugello Test, Day 4 � Records Continue to Tumble
Mugello, Italy, Feb. 19 � The track record at Mugello has taken quite a pounding over the past few days, with the standard being raised daily. Monday was no different, as Ferrari continued with the fourth day of a six-day test, as Rubens Barrichello smashed it once again.
Barrichello, who drove the newest F2001 in the morning before handing off to Michael Schumacher, completed 43 laps with a best of 1:22.139, obliterating the 1:23.350 set by Sauber�s Nick Heidfeld on Sunday, which in turn had bested the 1:23.780 set by Schumacher on Saturday.
This was the last test for Barrichello prior to the season opener in Melbourne on March 4. Asked about the day�s performance, he said, "My lap time? I am not surprised, but I am certainly happy with the work we have done so far."
Schumacher took over in the afternoon, logging another 19 laps with a best of 1:22.923, a stunning time in itself.
"Today's times confirm that the car is very quick," the World Champion said. "Right from the start, I have had a positive feeling about the car, and that continues to be the case with every day that passes."
Schumacher will continue testing at Mugello tomorrow.
Testing times, Mugello, Feb. 19:
1) Rubens Barrichello, Ferrari F2001/Bridgestone, 1:22.139
2) Michael Schumacher, Ferrari F2001/Bridgestone, 1:22.923 � John Gardner, News Bureau Editor, RACER and Champ Car |
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