APRIL 22, 2004

Rossi plays with Michael's toys

Motorcycling world champion Valentino Rossi tested Michael Schumacher's Ferrari yester day at Fiorano.

Motorcycling world champion Valentino Rossi tested Michael Schumacher's Ferrari yesterday at Fiorano.

"It was an amazing experience and it was great for me to follow in Schumacher's footsteps for a day," the biker said.

Rossi was watched by Schumacher and Ferrari test driver Luca Badoer.

It is not clear whether or not the test was anything more than a favour for Rossi from Ferrari boss Luca di Montezemolo but apparently he was quite quick...