11/11/2005
NEWS STORY
"I am happy to have had the chance to get back behind the wheel of a Ferrari Formula 1 car," said Valentino Rossi, at the conclusion of a three-day test with Ferrari, which saw him in action at Fiorano and Mugello.
"On Wednesday I drove at Fiorano to re-acquaint myself with the car in preparation for these two days at Mugello, which is definitely a tough circuit.
"Obviously, I already knew the track," he continued, "even if it is very different sitting in the cockpit from being on a bike. I was able to do around six hundred kilometres, increasing my understanding of the handling of the car on a very different track to Fiorano.
"I have to say it was a great experience," he concluded, "and I want to thank Ferrari and all the engineers and mechanics, who were with me on these fantastic days, for once again giving me this opportunity."