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DC drives first few laps in 'sexy' RB2!
Red Bull Racing’s Ferrari-powered RB2 turned a wheel for the first time yesterday, when it completed day one of a two-day test at Silverstone Circuit, UK.
Driven by Robert's teammate David Coulthard, the new car completed a limited number of laps of the 5.141km track, as the team carried out a series of system checks on its new package ahead of its official launch in March 2006.
Although today’s test was not the first for the Ferrari V8 engine, which has already completed a number of circuit kilometres, it was first for the Red Bull Racing/Ferrari combination.
"Testing the new car today was momentous, as it represents something completely new for the team," said David Coulthard, the team's first driver. "The lines of the new car look as though they’ve been inspired by the Formula Unas, it’s a very sexy looking thing!
The Red Bull Racing and Ferrari technicians worked closely together throughout the day, demonstrating the positive relationship that has developed between the two marques over the last few months.
David Coulthard will also be behind the wheel of the RB2 on the team’s second testday.
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