It's official the F2005 will debut in Bahrain, i wonder what that will do for Ferrari's fortunes. Maybe Schumacher will put some effort into the race next weekend unlike last weekend where i'm sure he was just going through the formalities.
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BAHRAIN DEBUT FOR F2005 - (ITV)
Off-form Ferrari has confirmed that it will race its new F2005 challenger in Bahrain next weekend.
The team has decided to bring forward the race debut of the new car, originally scheduled for the San Marino Grand Prix, in an effort to close the gap in performance to runaway championship leaders Renault.
"We'll take two new cars to Bahrain," said a Ferrari spokesman.
"We have all the parts.
"We will need to work a lot but everything will be ready for the race."
The team conducted an intensive three-day test with the F2005 at its Mugello track this week.
Both Michael Schumacher and Rubens Barrichello gave the car a resounding thumbs-up, and it is believed that the decision would have been made on Wednesday evening.
"The Mugello test, where both race drivers were able to drive the F2005 for the first time, confirmed its potential," said team principal Jean Todt.
"The poor results of the first two races have given us a positive stimulus.
"Together with (tyre supplier) Bridgestone, we have decided to speed up the development programme and believe that various new elements, car and tyres, will allow us to get back to attacking form after two races on the defensive.
"I have to say I am very pleased with how the team and all our partners have reacted to try and return quickly to our true level of competitiveness."
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