Thursday June 27th, 2002

Brazilian Rubens Barrichello topped the timesheets on the third day of testing for the Ferrari team at the Mugello circuit, where the World Champions were joined by the British American Racing team.

Barrichello, winner of the European Grand Prix on Sunday, returned to work today, replacing test driver Luca Badoer at the wheel of the F2002 chassis. The Brazilian driver completed a total of 89 laps around the Italian circuit, finishing the session more than three seconds ahead of Canadian Jacques Villeneuve.

The Honda-powered BAR squad, the only team yet to score a point this season, began their preparations for the British Grand Prix today, with test driver Anthony Davidson working alongside Villeneuve.

Testing at Mugello continues tomorrow.

Today's times:

Pos  Driver        Team-Engine         Tyres  Time     Laps
 1.  Barrichello   Ferrari             (B)    1:22.348  89
 2.  Villeneuve    BAR-Honda           (B)    1:25.629  37
 3.  Davidson      BAR-Honda           (B)    1:26.210  66

All Timing Unofficial