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Pre-season testing is still several weeks away but Ferrari has already taken to the track over the winter break as it conducted a test alongside tyre supplier Pirelli.
Ferrari began Pirelli’s testing program for the year, with both Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz driving the SF-23 car at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Spain. The test focused on comparing different prototypes of the 2025 F1 tires to reduce overheating. Sainz completed 79 laps with a best time of 1:15.610, while Leclerc did 60 laps with a fastest lap of 1:16.097. The testing resumed on January 30th. Stay updated with the F1 action using the 2024 F1 calendar that can be easily accessed on your smartphone or PC.