[18 Jan 2005]
Formula 1 testing began today at the Circuit de Catalunya at Barcelona. There had been some doubts about the tests after BAR's launch from the weekend when it was discovered the newly laid asphalt was very slippery and dusty. Some teams such as BAR, Sauber and Renault decided to move to Valencia insted. However, Ferrari, Williams, Toyota and Red Bull started today at Barcelona. The track conditions improved through out the day. Michael Schumacher also got back behind the wheel and clocked the fastest time with a 1:15.461. He drove 2004 spec car.
Racing Images will follow the testing at Barcelona this week here on our site. Our photographers will be at the track on Thursday and Friday. Expect photos soon after that.
Today's times:
1. M. Schumacher Ferrari (B) 1:15.461 86 laps
2. Webber Williams-BMW (M) 1:17.137 86 laps
3. Pizzonia Williams-BMW (M) 1:17.357 75 laps
4. Trulli Toyota (M) 1:18.392 47 laps
5. Coulthard Red Bull-Cosworth (M) 1:18.449 56 laps
6. Liuzzi Red Bull-Cosworth (M) 1:19.544 52 laps
7. R. Schumacher Toyota (M) 1:19.961 44 laps
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