Villeneuve topped the times of todays tests at the Barcelona (Spain) circuit. He set a fastest time of 1:21.79. The Williams team is trying to improve the clutch, because both their drivers, Hill and Villeneuve, are complaining about their difficult starts.

Schumacher was second with 1:22.50, The Ferrari team is trying to find out why the cars are so unreliable and they are also working with the new 7-speed gearbox. The unreliability factor came to light after just one lap when his Ferrari engine blew. Schumacher continued testing when his engine was replaced. Schumacher also tested a new tyre compound.

Schumacher also announced that he will not break up his contract to leave Ferrari but he said that he is thinking about braking up his contract to ad another year.

Jos Verstappen was third with 1:23.97 (58). He also carried out further tests for the Bridgestone tyre company.

Frentzen was testing his Sauber-Ford another day at the Mugello (Italy) circuit today. He came to a best time of 1:27.15. He tested: set-up, tyres and aerodynamics.