Seven-time Formula World Champion Michael Schumacher likes very fast cars.
But you probably knew that.
He also especially likes Ferrari super cars.
But you probably also knew that.
So it came as little surprise that Shumacher recently took Ferrari's latest super car the 599 GTB with a new handling package (the HGTE option) around Fiorano race track on a tear.
Of course Shumi loved the car and the way it handles (you'll find the press release below)
But first take a look at this recent road review of the 599 GTB (HGTE) to see if the car lives up to all the hype:
Press Release:
Maranello – Michael Schumacher covered around 20 laps of Fiorano today at the
wheel of the 599 GTB equipped with the Handling GT Evoluzione package
that was recently introduced at the Geneva Show.
The
seven-times World F1 Champion took to the track to try out the improved
handling offered by the new set-up which emphasises the performance of
this, Ferrari's most powerful berlinetta.
The
Handling GT Evoluzione package includes a lower, stiffer ride, a new
tyre compound offering even better levels of grip, modified
magnetorheological damper settings that improve body control and an
even more sporty exhaust sound. The HGTE package also includes a number
of styling touches that distinguish it from the standard production
car, including a more aggressive front grille, specific 20" rims and
abundant use of carbon-fibre trim in the cockpit.
Schumacher
took the 599 GTB HGTE to its very limits at the Fiorano track during
one of the factory's Pilota Ferrari driving courses. These are
organised exclusively for Ferrari owners and four levels of courses are
available – Basic, Advanced, Evolution and Challenge, along with a
special On Ice course and a dedicated one for those wishing to race in
the traditional one-make racing series, the Ferrari Challenge. The
courses have been run in Italy for over 15 years and, more recently,
courses have also been set up in the USA, China and, from 2009, in
Japan.
With
its Pilota Ferrari driving courses, Ferrari offers owners a
comprehensive range of expert tuition designed to progressively
instruct drivers in the art of performance driving, enabling them to
appreciate even more the handling characteristics of their cars, and
help them use their full potential in absolute safety, both on the
track and on the road.
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