(GMM) Luca Badoer says he was considered for former Ferrari racer Rubens Barrichello's vacated seat.
The Italian, who has loyally tested for the Prancing Horse since 1998, told reporters that Felipe Massa's one-year contract for 2006 was not Maranello based Ferrari's only option.
''We discussed it but then they chose Felipe,'' Badoer, the veteran of 56 grands prix for Scuderia Italia, Minardi and Forti - who turns 35 next Wednesday - explained.
''It would have been my life's dream, but it's a decision I accept, otherwise I would have left.''
It was no real consolation prize, but Badoer happily carried the Winter Olympic torch through Ferrari's HQ in Maranello last week.
Written: Mon, 16 Jan 2006 07:08:10
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