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Ferrari test driver, marc gene, talks about the ferrari fxx k. During a ferrari event at the yas island formula 1 circuit, ferrari test driver marc gene took some willing participants out for laps of the track, going high on the oversteer and tire smoke. The italian arm of has claimed that schumacher will be a candidate for f1s inseason tests once he signs a deal to enter the ferrari junior programme. Whenever hes around, i always do a couple of laps with him. The issue is if the stewards consent to a change of driver and additional changes for reasons of force majeure will be considered separately. We have high expectations, for individuals with confirmed skills as well as the ability and ambition. Ferrari test driver, marc gene, said that whilst ferrari were providing all the drama in the early stages, they actually picked the best time to swap back during the pit stops. Ferraris test driver luca badoer standing down after. An even more hardcore evoluzione version of the fxx k has been deemed possible by ferrari test driver marc gene, but is unlikely to appear for a number of years. A day in the life of a ferrari test driver top gear. The frenchman was made ferrari test driver in 2010, replacing a trio of veterans in the position with giancarlo fisichella, luca badoer. Ferrari unsure of 2019 pecking order marc gene wheels24.

In november 2004, gene signed a deal to become a test driver for scuderia ferrari alongside former teammate luca badoer. The frenchman was made ferrari test driver in 2010, replacing a trio of veterans in the position with giancarlo fisichella, luca badoer and marc. At red bull, vettel fled from the fight with ricciardo, but running away now doesnt seem to be an option for the german. Aug 25, 2014 the other car for the day, driven by fellow ferrari test driver andreas bertolini, was the ferrari 458 speciale a lighter and slightly faster car that is best suited to longer tracks, such as. He has also been coached by exf1 pilot and ferrari test driver, marc gene, whom he has known for years.

Ferrari test driver marc gene thinks fernando alonso could return to formula 1 in 2020. He was very nice, and professional, with just the right amount of fun. Jacques villeneuve with federica masolin, sky f1 italia. At the end of 2010, fisichella along with luca badoer and marc gene was replaced by jules bianchi as ferrari test driver ahead of the 2011 season. Schumacher will be ferrari test driver in 2019 mick schumacher will take part in tests for ferrari in 2019, according to reports from italy. In an unofficial test at ferraris track, it found 60 mph in 2. From 2007 onwards, he has been more involved with racing in. On 23 june 2015, fuoco had his first formula one test with ferrari during the 2day postaustrian grand prix test in spielberg at the red bull ring. Ferrari fullday experience with testdrive 2020 maranello. Speed up and go through a 5km tunnel to listen to the roar of the prancing horse. Behind the wheel with ferraris top test driver cnn.

Oct 04, 2016 ferrari formula one test driver marc gene spoke out about the speeds of the roller coaster. No panic at ferrari, insists marc gene f1 news crash. The sound from the engine is like music and the power of this super car is addictive a ferrari trainer copilot will assist you, teach you, and let you really experience all the horsepower this f430 can offer, 0100 kmh in 4 seconds. Ferrari test drives in maranello italy, road and modena. For my husbands 50th birthday we went first to the ferrari museum for about an hour then drove a short 10 minutes away to a strip mall in maranello where frank runs test drive in marenello. The other car for the day, driven by fellow ferrari test driver andreas bertolini, was the ferrari 458 speciale a lighter and slightly faster. Jul 28, 2009 the newly introduced ban on formula one testing during the season may force the ferrari team to play safe and opt for one of its test drivers, luca badoer or marc gene, to substitute for the. Luca badoer and marc gene will remain test drivers at ferrari in 2010, it emerged on the day of the launch of the italian teams 2010 car. New rules will force ferrari to replace felipe massa with. Fortunately the pavement dries up by the time we get to the 1. Ferrari test driver marc gene flogs the california. The newly introduced ban on formula one testing during the season may force the ferrari team to play safe and opt for one of its test drivers, luca badoer or marc gene, to substitute for the. Ferrari f430 test drive in maranello drive a ferrari.

Nov 28, 2007 a ferrari test driver has backed fernando alonsos apparent plan to join the maranello based team in the future. What is going to be very impressive is the g force on the vertical accelerator. Mar 23, 2007 ferrari test driver marc gene, who came especially to melbourne from maranello to celebrate the 60th anniversary of ferrari, drove down lygon street eight times in the formula 1 car. What the world really wanted was the approach tesla took, exemplified by the model s, its first car built completely inhouse. Former scuderia ferrari test driver marc gene will not confirm that the maranello team is leading the field ahead of the start of the 2019 f1. Ferraris longstanding test driver marc gene insists that theres no panic in maranello over ferraris uneven start to the 20 campaign. Have lunch at the same place as the local testdrivers and pilots, as well as visit the ferrari gallery museums and the red wine vinegar factory to complete your italian experience on this selfguided tour. He also concentrates on his karting circuit and appears at historic or special events for ferrari. This list does not include drivers who raced ferrari cars that were entered by teams other than ferrari. He is best known as a tester for williams and ferrari in formula one, minardi formula one driver and factory driver for peugeots le mans team, with which he won the 2009 24 hours of le mans. Marc gene i guerrero born 29 march 1974 is a spanish professional racing driver. In this page you can reserve your supercar test drives, these are held in maranello just in front of the ferrari museum. New rules will force ferrari to replace felipe massa with a.

Moving to ferrari as one of the teams test and reserve drivers, gene partnered old minardi teammate luca badoer in the testing role. Colour dark grey metallic with a dark beige leather interior. Ferrari test driver, marc gene, talks about the ferrari. Jacques villeneuve with federica masolin, sky f1 italia presenter and marc gene, ferrari test driver. His brother jordi is also a racing driver, competing in the wtcc for seat. That team is tackling the f1 esports championship, as well as other gt race series and there are plans to launch an allferrari series in the near future. The t stands for turbo, of course, and in this regard the california, with its twin compressors hanging from a smaller 3. As of 2018, marc gene is an auto racing commentator for sky sports italia. Ferrari test driver, still in the role after a number of years, who was also in the same role with williams and deputised on a few occasions in formula 1 for the latter. A large, attractive, and expensive luxury car with a massive battery. Most observers believe the italian marque is close to or even ahead of the formerlydominant mercedes teams pace after recent barcelona testing spaniard gene agrees. We also have lamborghini test drives, and the possibility to drive the ferrari f430 on the modena track. Badoer, gene, stay as ferrari test drivers video luca badoer and marc gene will remain test drivers at ferrari in 2010, it emerged on the day of the launch of the italian teams 2010 car.

Dec 08, 2010 ferrari s italian test driver luca badoer is standing down after years with the formula one team. Fernando alonso will return to f1 but not with ferrari. Then drives into shell branded pit garage, technicians waiting on the right hand side. Marc gene, ferrari test driver at finali mondiali highres. Drive for a total of 20km with the swiss alps landscape in front of you. Additionally, in 2007 he joined peugeot to take part in le mans 24 hours. After driving in practice sessions for force india in 2012, bianchi landed his first f1 seat in 20, driving for marussia, and steered the struggling. Michele lostia talked to luca badoer and marc gene at ferraris launch. Like the mclaren p1 and porsche 918, it represents.

During our test the gt500 was quicker than the dodge challenger hellcat redeye in the quartermile test, hitting 150 mph in 15. Will the ferrari driver be able to retaliate one more time or will he admit defeat to the younger generation. Badoer, 39, raced for minardi between 1993 and 1999 and also competed in two grands prix for. Ferrari knows that the best individual and team performance is only achieved if employees feel they are in the right place, the right environment. As a result, he remained one of ferraris test drivers for 2010 along with fellow italian luca badoer, spaniard marc gene, frenchman jules bianchi and italian motogp rider valentino rossi. Here is a complete list of drivers who raced for the ferrari f1 team. The acceleration is going to be even quicker than a formula one car. Interview with ferraris test drivers autosport plus. But despite speculation to the contrary, marc gene, also a spaniard, says he can. Drivers view from formula 1 car driving around track, going under a tunnel with shell vpower branding across it. With this 7hour immersion in the world of italian car culture you can experience driving a ferrari 430 and enjoy every mile per hour the car has to offer. Not since jody scheckter in 79 had maranello won a drivers title, but schumachers talent and tireless work ethic found the perfect outlet once team boss jean todt recruited the likes of ross brawn and rory byrne.

Although now spearheading the f1 role with an audi sports cars endurance seat, gene has inked a new oneyear ferrari contract for 20, switzerlands speed week reports. Ferrari driver academy is an initiative from formula one team scuderia ferrari to promote young talent inside its own organisation, with several drivers being selected and funded by the team, being under longterm contracts. Holding company a company under dutch law, having its official seat in amsterdam, the netherlands and its corporate address at via abetone inferiore no. Fernando alonso will return to formula 1 in 2020 but not with ferrari, thats the opinion of the scuderias test driver marc gene alonso walked away from formula 1. Apr 27, 20 ferrari s longstanding test driver marc gene insists that theres no panic in maranello over ferrari s uneven start to the 20 campaign. Browse through our highres professional motorsports photography. Ive been at ferrari for years and i think this has been the best. A ferrari test driver has backed fernando alonsos apparent plan to join the maranello based team in the future. After two seasons at williams, in 2005, marc joined ferrari, where as a test driver, he works closely with engineers and official drivers. Marc gene 2003 ferrari f1 formerly driven by rubens barrichello edited by. A ferrari test driver will not confirm that the maranello team is leading the 2019 field.

His brother jordi is also a racing driver, competing in the wtcc for seat he had 36 starts in formula one, mostly. Marc gene profile marc gene guerrero born may 29, 1974 in sabadell, catalonia, spain is a spanish motor racing driver, best known as a tester for williams and ferrari in formula one and a factory driver for peugeots le mans team. Marc gene gets new ferrari f1 test driver contract f1. The team includes josep lluis merlos and joan villadelprat in madrid, with inako cano as presenter. Ferrari 412 360 degree vr test drive classicargarage. Sebastian vettel latest f1 news about ferrari driver vettel. Vergne, who raced for toro rosso for three seasons between 2012 and 2014, will work on car development in the ferrari simulator, operating alongside the teams newly appointed test and third driver esteban gutierrez. Ferraris italian test driver luca badoer is standing down after years with the formula one team. Scuderia ferrari test driver my experience as a test driver has always been very intense. Marc takes part in this thematic channel providing the technical analysis of each race with great professionals. In march 2016, it was announced that charles leclerc would be inducted into the ferrari driver academy. Genes older brother jordi gene is also a racing driver who is currently competing in touring cars.

Photo by ferrari on november 09th, 2015 at finali mondiali. But he doubts his fellow spaniard will be wearing be the 1st to comment. Marc gene has signed up for yet another year as a ferrari test driver. Ferrari land to open europes fastest roller coaster. I did spa both in the dry and wet with him what a ride. Our ferrari f430 test drive is an amazing and handson way to experience a ferrari. Vergne joins ferrari as test driver 2020 formula one world. From 2007 onwards, he has been more involved with racing in endurance events and won le. May, 2019 fernando alonso will return to formula 1 in 2020 but not with ferrari, thats the opinion of the scuderias test driver marc gene alonso walked away from formula 1 at the end of last year. Ferrari laferrari first test motor trend motortrend. The ferrari is both the companys most powerful production car ever and its first hybrid car. The maranello marque embarked on this new adventure by setting up a special section, known as the fda hublot esports team within the fda ferrari driver academy. Vergne joins ferrari as test driver 2020 formula one.