Ferrari begin testing at Magny-Cours.
Ferrari began testing today on the Magny-Cours circuit, in France.
Rubens Barrichello began driving at 9.50am and worked mainly on finding the right set-up with the F2001, in preparation for the French Grand Prix to be held here on the 1st July. He also did some tyre testing.
At 4.10pm, Michael Schumacher did his installation lap and familiarised himself with the track. Testing ended at 5.00pm and continues tomorrow with both Michael Schumacher and Rubens Barrichello driving.
Leading times: Magny-Cours - day one:
Ferrari began testing today on the Magny-Cours circuit, in France.
Rubens Barrichello began driving at 9.50am and worked mainly on finding the right set-up with the F2001, in preparation for the French Grand Prix to be held here on the 1st July. He also did some tyre testing.
At 4.10pm, Michael Schumacher did his installation lap and familiarised himself with the track. Testing ended at 5.00pm and continues tomorrow with both Michael Schumacher and Rubens Barrichello driving.
Leading times: Magny-Cours - day one:
1. Ralf Schumacher Williams-BMW 1m 15.108s 56 laps
2. Alexander Wurz McLaren-Mercedes 1m 15.366s 89 laps
3. Pedro de La Rosa Jaguar-Cosworth 1m 15.441s 77 laps
4. Rubens Barrichello Ferrari 1m 15.448s 78 laps
5. Eddie Irvine Jaguar-Cosworth 1m 15.585s 42 laps
6. Ricardo Zonta Jordan-Honda 1m 16.388s 54 laps
7. Jarno Trulli Jordan-Honda 1m 16.520s 75 laps
8. Jacques Villeneuve BAR-Honda 1m 16.567s 44 laps
9. Michael Schumacher Ferrari 1m 16.681 7 laps
10. Jenson Button Benetton-Renault 1m 16.880s 25 laps
11. Patrick LeMarie BAR-Honda 1m 16.891s 56 laps
12. Luciano Burti Prost-Acer 1m 16.995s 43 laps
13. Enrique Bernoldi Arrows-Asiatech 1m 17.010s 52 laps
14. Jos Verstappen Arrows-Asiatech 1m 17.217s 45 laps
Track conditions / weather: Dry, sunny and hot.
