Ro§ § i To Ferrari?
MotoGP World Champion and opening round race winner Valentino Rossi
tested a Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro F2oo3·GA Formula One car at the Fiorano Circuit in Italyon April 21. Ferrari test driver Luca Badoer and six-time
FI World Champion Michael Schumacher were testing for the upcoming
San Marino Grand Prix.
Although both Rossi and Ferrari tried to keep the test a secret, they
weren't successful in doing so. Eyewitness reports said that Rossi made a
"major mistake" at one point but then settled down to tum some
respectable lap times.
Rossi ended up lappingat a best of S9.OO, some three seconds off Michael
Schumacher's lap reco rd at the facility. Rossi wore a red helmet in an effort
to confuse anyone who saw him driving.
"It was an very exciting day for me; driving a Formula I car has been an
extraordinary experience, and it's been great to be in Michael Schumacher 's
position for a day," Rossi said. "I'm reallygrateful to Ferrari for offering me
this opportunity. "
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