**F1 Testing**
Ferrari 412 T2 V12 - End of Year Test
Michael Schumacher
Michael Schumacher’s first Ferrari test took place on November 16, 1995, at the Fiorano track, just days after the season-ending Australian Grand Prix.
Driving the V12-powered Ferrari 412 T2, Schumacher completed 20 laps, immediately expressing optimism about the car's potential.
Later that month, he tested again at Estoril, setting times significantly faster than previous Ferrari drivers.
Initial Test - Fiorano 16th of November 1995
Schumacher , already a two-time World Champion, drove the 412 T2 (chassis 157) in wet/cold conditions, wearing a white suit as he had not yet received his official team gear.
Estoril Test (Late Nov)
At the Portuguese track, Schumacher drove the car 0.8 seconds faster than Gerhard Berger's best lap time during the 1995 Portuguese Grand Prix in the same car.
Immediate Impact:
Schumacher noted that the 412 T2 was "easier to win the world championship with" than his 1995 Benetton. He quickly set a new standard for professionalism, arriving at the track much earlier than the team was accustomed to.
Significance
This marked the beginning of the highly successful Schumacher-Ferrari era, moving from the V12 412 T2 to developing the 1996 V10 car
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