Maranello, 20th September 2006

Circuit: Autodromo del Mugello 5.245 km - short course 2.760 km.
Drivers: Michael Schumacher and Marc Gene
Car: 248 F1
Weather: air temperature 16/27°C, track temperature 18/38 °C. Misty in the morning, then clear or slightly cloudy.

First day of testing this week for Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro, working today at the Mugello circuit.

Two drivers were in action today: Michael Schumacher and Marc Gene. The day's technical programme centred on testing new aerodynamic and mechanical components, as well as development of Bridgestone tyres aimed at the final three races of the season.

The summary of the day in figures is: 57 laps (six of them on the short version of the track) for Michael (best time 1'21"362) and 111 (three "short") for Marc (best time 1'22"510.")

Testing at this track continues tomorrow, when Luca Badoer will join Michael Schumacher. At the same time, at Fiorano, Felipe Massa will shake down the cars to be used in the Chinese Grand Prix.