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We’re only two weeks into January, but already some Formula 1 teams are set to begin track running with their race drivers. No, they’re not testing their new cars out — that’s still limited t…
Some Formula 1 teams are beginning track running with their race drivers in January, not for testing new cars, but for specific programs. Haas announced its line-up for its first-ever Testing of a Previous Car (TPC) event, where drivers like Oliver Bearman and Esteban Ocon will be focusing on. The VF-23, Haas’ 2023 car, qualifies for TPC running as a two-year-old chassis. Teams can use cars from the three seasons prior to the previous season, limited to certain specifications set by the FIA. While Haas publicly detailed its testing plans, not all teams take the same approach, with some running active TPC programs for several seasons. Mercedes, for example, has been conducting various tests with young drivers like Kimi Antonelli to prepare for their Formula 1 debut.
