Jan.20 (GMM) Rain affected both formula one test locations on Monday
At the Portimao circuit in southern Portugal, the action was marred by persistent wet weather, causing most teams to limit running
McLaren, quickest behind the 2008-spec Toro Rosso of Sebastien Buemi, even fitted a higher-downforce 2008 wing to its new MP4-24 to generate more grip for the slippery surface, as Williams, Renault and Toyota also got to work with their 2009 packages
At Mugello near Florence, meanwhile, Kimi Raikkonen got his first taste of Ferrari’s new F60, doing 54 laps on the wet track before the heaviest rain set in after lunch
“There were no technical problems with the car,” a statement said