Jerez, Sept 19: Michael Schumacher was able to set the fastest times everyday since the beginning of the testing work this week at Jerez. Once again yesterday (Thursday), the German was on top of the time sheet with a fastest lap of 1.19.176. Ferrari was working on a programme of set-up testing and Bridgestone tyre development. Schumacher completed a total of 96 laps at the wheel of a Ferrari F2003-GA.
Meanwhile Luca Badoer was busy at Fiorano helping the Scuderia evaluate electronic components for the F2003-GA. The Italian also carried out the shakedown of the two cars which will be used for the next Grand Prix at Indianapolis.

Luca completed a total of 28 laps, including 6 on the short version of the circuit. His fastest lap was a 58"700. Luca will continue testing at Fiorano on Friday.


Bureau Report