Ferrari and Sauber End Testing in Jerez

Ferrari and Sauber concluded three days of testing at Jerez today, with Italian Luca Badoer and German Heinz Harald Frentzen carrying out the testing work for their respective teams.

Badoer, Ferrari's official test driver, continued working on the tyre development programme and he covered a total of 115 laps. Badoer's quickest time was 1:19.534.

After two days running, Nick Heidfeld was replaced today at the wheel of the Sauber by new teammate Frentzen, who focused on aerodynamics and system checks. Frentzen covered a total of 79 laps, with a best time of 1:20.012.

"I very much enjoyed all the test work that we did today," Frentzen said at the end of the day. "I feel that we accomplished a great deal in a short time. I am already familiar with the car from racing in Indianapolis, but this was an opportunity to learn even more about its systems. I am now feeling very comfortable within the team. "

Giampaolo Dall'Ara, head of Sauber's test team, added: "One of our programs today focused on validating all the data we gathered earlier in the week with Nick. However we also carried out some further aerodynamics assessment and Heinz-Harald also did some work on the engine, braking and traction control systems. Overall it has been another productive and positive test for us, which again will be beneficial for the final design of the C22."