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The Ferrari boss does not feel a return to private testing is a step needed – pointing to Pirelli and the sheer number of extra parts required.
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur believes that Formula 1 should not bring back unlimited private testing under the cost cap regulations. He cited two main reasons for this. Firstly, the cost of testing is extremely high, as it requires producing twice as many engines and accumulating a significant amount of mileage. Secondly, the current restrictions on testing make it difficult for struggling teams to find their way back to competitiveness, especially when there are issues with the correlation between the simulator, wind tunnel, and the track. Vasseur admitted that while one or two testing sessions could be discussed, it would be nearly impossible to reintroduce testing under the cost cap, especially considering the existing Pirelli test days that teams already participate in. Ultimately, Vasseur feels that there are already enough testing opportunities available and that the current restrictions are sufficient.
