JJ Lehto Ferrari F1 Test Driver

 
 
Back in 1989 JJ was chosen to be a test driver for the Ferrari F1 team.
 
His links with existing Marlboro sponsorship may have played a part.... 
 
 
Test - 4th October 1989 - Estoril, Portugal
 

Modified version of the 639, May & June 1989

 
Gianni Morbidelli also tested for Ferrari at Estoril that year...


 


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