Gene Goes Fastest at Jerez - Day Two

Spanish test driver Marc Gene finished on top of the times on this week's second day of testing at the Jerez circuit.

The Ferrari tester, at the wheel of the F2004M, continued focussing on set-up work and tyre testing for Bridgestone, completing 114 laps. Gene will be joined tomorrow by the team's other test driver Luca Badoer, who will work with the new F2005.

McLaren's Alexander Wurz was second quickest in the MP4-19B car, the Austrian's day finishing earlier than planned after suffering mechanical problems.

Anthony Davidson and Enrique Bernoldi kicked off BAR's testing programme for the week, the Briton driving the 007 while the Brazilian was at the wheel of the hybrid 2004 car. Bernoldi was the busiest man on track with 122 laps.

Toyota, scheduled to test today, did not take to the track and will start working tomorrow instead.

Today's times:

Pos Driver Team-Engine Tyres Time Laps 1. Gene Ferrari (B) 1:17.076 114 2. Wurz McLaren-Mercedes (M) 1:17.172 88 3. Davidson BAR-Honda (M) 1:18.606 90 4. Bernoldi BAR-Honda (M) 1:19.223 122 All Timing Unofficial

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