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Ferrari retain Badoer and Gene for 2009

Discussion in 'Other Racing' started by maxorido, Sep 29, 2008.

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  1. maxorido

    maxorido Formula 3

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    #1 maxorido, Sep 29, 2008
    Ferrari have extended the contracts of their test drivers Marc Gene and Luca Badoer for another season.

    A spokesman for the Italian team confirmed that both drivers will remain with them throughout 2009.

    Badoer originally joined Ferrari in 1997 and worked with them during their many title success with Michael Schumacher. Gene came onboard at the end of 2004, having been a test driver for Williams.

    http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/71012

    I can understand them keeping Badoer, but when was the last time Gene tested the car?
     
  2. YellowbirdRS

    YellowbirdRS Formula 3

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    #2 YellowbirdRS, Sep 29, 2008
    Nice move they are great test drivers.
     
  3. SPEEDCORE

    SPEEDCORE Four Time F1 World Champ

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    #3 SPEEDCORE, Sep 29, 2008
    I guess with the limited days of testing now having a backup test driver makes sense. Wouldn't want to waste that day if someone was in an accident early in the morning etc. (im assuming Gene still goes to the test days even if he doesn't drive).

    Anyway they been doing a great job!
     

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