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Gene wraps up V8 debut
11 August 2005Marc Gene wrapped up a 'very interesting' debut of Ferrari's 2006 V8 engine at Fiorano on Wednesday afternoon. The Spanish test driver, at the wheel of a modified 2004 car, put another 58 laps on the brand new 2.4 litre power plant, experiencing no major glitches.
Gene, to shake down Turkey-bound scarlet cars on Thursday, got his best V8-powered lap time down to 59.3 -- a few seconds slower than the V10. "The main positive characteristics I noticed were in terms of driveability," 31-year-old Gene told Autosport, "particularly in acceleration."
Ferrari is a full month ahead in its 2006 V8 engine programme. Gene added: "I am proud that this important moment was given to me."
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- Force India happy with practice
- Toro Rossos going well at Spa
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| Marc Gene news | |
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| 19 Jun. '07 | Marc Gene linked with Toro Rosso |
| 04 Jan. '07 | Gene to race with Peugeot in 24 hours |
| 10 Nov. '06 | Gene extends contract at Ferrari |
| 12 Apr. '06 | Gene has high expectations for Imola |
| 11 Apr. '06 | Barcelona day 1: Gené sets pace |
| 24 Jan. '06 | Barcelona Day 2: Gene fastest |
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| 06 Sep. | Ferrari plot fight for victory from second |
| 06 Sep. | Massa's perfect lap not enough |
| 05 Sep. | Raikkonen crash hinders Ferrari preparations |
| 05 Sep. | Massa tops first free practice at Spa |
| 04 Sep. | Massa eyes up vital six final races |
| 04 Sep. | Raikkonen hopes for dry weekend |
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