Ferrari test driver Giancarlo Fisichella was present at Italian track Vairano on Saturday in order to test a brand-new rear wing configuration, which could be used in this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix. The test was part of permitted aerodynamic runs, as agreed by all teams.
Although a strict ban is in place on in-season circuit testing, all teams are allowed to conduct straight-line runs for aerodynamics for a total of four days during the season.
With the Maranello-based team having experimented with an f-duct system last time out in China, former Force India racer Fisichella trialled with a 'blown' rear wing, featuring a bubble-like centre section.
Driving Ferrari's latest chassis - code numbered 284 and to be driven by former Sauber team-mate Felipe Massa this weekend - Fisichella is also the first to drive the 2010 Ferrari with in-board cockpit side mirrors, as out-board mirrors are banned from Round 5 onwards for safety reasons.
With the data from Saturday now being analysed by Ferrari technicians, the team will run the new rear wing - including an f-duct system - on both Massa and Fernando Alonso's cars in Friday's two practice sessions at the Circuit de Catalunya; an evening decision will then be made with regards to whether the new component will remain in use for Saturday's qualifying session and Sunday's race.
Source: GP Update
Although a strict ban is in place on in-season circuit testing, all teams are allowed to conduct straight-line runs for aerodynamics for a total of four days during the season.
With the Maranello-based team having experimented with an f-duct system last time out in China, former Force India racer Fisichella trialled with a 'blown' rear wing, featuring a bubble-like centre section.
Driving Ferrari's latest chassis - code numbered 284 and to be driven by former Sauber team-mate Felipe Massa this weekend - Fisichella is also the first to drive the 2010 Ferrari with in-board cockpit side mirrors, as out-board mirrors are banned from Round 5 onwards for safety reasons.
With the data from Saturday now being analysed by Ferrari technicians, the team will run the new rear wing - including an f-duct system - on both Massa and Fernando Alonso's cars in Friday's two practice sessions at the Circuit de Catalunya; an evening decision will then be made with regards to whether the new component will remain in use for Saturday's qualifying session and Sunday's race.
Source: GP Update
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