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Barcelona Day 2: Gene fastest

On Tuesday Ferrari's test driver Marc Gene set the fastest time on the clocks. The Spaniard was testing at Circuit de Catalunya with the Ferrari F2004, powered by a V8-engine as his team launched the Ferrari 248 F1 in Mugello.

The weather was dry in Barcelona, which made the track perfect for testing. Six drivers were on the job at the Spanish venue. Jacques Villeneuve was once again quick underway. Just like yesterday the BMW car looks very promising. Villeneuve worked on the set-up of the new car while Heidfeld simulated several starts to gather data. On Wednesday BMW's test driver Robert Kubica will get his first try at BMW.

Robert Doornbos was back in action with Red Bull Racing. The Dutchman was testing the RB2 and worked on the overheating problems Coulthard suffered from last week.

more news

• 11 Oct.
  • Honda continues to struggle at Fuji
  • Photos: Saturday at Fuji
  • Mixed result at Red Bull Racing
  • Toyota team make it into top ten
  • Massa laments lack of grip
  • Hamilton happy on pole
  • Hamilton takes Japanese pole
  • Kubica on top in wet free practice
• 10 Oct.
  • Bridgestone expects grip to improve during the weekend
  • Buemi to steer medical car
  • Trouble-free day for McLaren
  • Positive day for Toro Rosso
  • Webber gives Red Bull hope
  • Mixed Friday for BMW
  • Force India upbeat after practice
  • Honda looking for more pace
  • Ferrari happy with Friday progress
  • Government will try and safe Canadian Grand Prix
  • Strong start for Toyota at home track
  • Renault shows encouraging pace at Fuji
  • Nakajima enjoys first day at Fuji Speedway
  • Glock fastest on Friday
  • Photos: Friday at Fuji
  • Hamilton leads first practice in Japan
  • Nakajima pleased with his first F1 season so far
  • Barrichello's advise to Senna: Do not join Honda!
• 09 Oct.
  • Massa focused ahead of vital race weekend
  • Raikkonen hoping for better
  • Button still waiting for Honda's driver decision
  • Canadian GP dropped due to a 'commercial disagreement'
  • New engine for Glock
  • F1 drivers: It's a shame to see Canada go
  • Ecclestone outlines dramatic F1 engine plans
  • Hamilton: I'm stronger and in a better position
  • Alonso: BMW was never a serious option
  • Photos: Thursday at Fuji
  • Japanese Grand Prix technical preview
• 08 Oct.
  • Bridgestone to introduce green tyres in Japan
  • Senna hopes to join Toro Rosso or Honda
  • Di Resta to test McLaren at Silverstone

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