AlphaTauri, Alfa Romeo, Alpine and Ferrari stayed in Imola to kick off Pirelli’s test program for the new Formula 1 tires for 2023.
Pirelli completes test program in Imola
The Italian tire supplier has reserved eighteen test days for the F1 teams to try out the new tyres. It turned out to be quite a challenge to fit those days into the busy schedule, but it has now been achieved.
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The test days will be divided among nine teams, with Haas not participating. The Pirelli tests will take place after the Grands Prix of Austria, Hungary and Italy, while a one-day test is also scheduled at Monza, where only Red Bull Racing will be present.
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On the first day of testing in Imola, Esteban Ocon (Alpine), Guanyu Zhou (Alfa Romeo) and Pierre Gasly (AlphaTauri) took to the track in dry conditions at Imola. On Wednesday they will be relieved by Ferrari, for whom both Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz will be in action. Robert Kubica will do so on behalf of Alfa Romeo and Yuki Tsunoda on behalf of AlphaTauri.
Pirelli calendar for tire tests
26 April, Imola: AlphaTauri, Alfa Romeo, Alpine
27 April, Imola: AlphaTauri, Alfa Romeo, Ferrari
24 June, Mugello: Ferrari
July 12, Red Bull Ring: McLaren, Williams, Red Bull
July 13, Red Bull Ring: McLaren, Williams, Alpine
August 2, Hungaroring: Mercedes, Aston Martin
August 3, Hungaroring: Mercedes, Aston Martin
September 13, Monza: Red Bull
Back on track at @autodromoimola: @Charles_Leclerc is driving for @ScuderiaFerrari, @yukitsunoda07 for @AlphaTauriF1 and @R_Kubica for @alfaromeoorlen. All testing next year’s slick tires!
— Pirelli Motorsport (@pirellisport) April 27, 2022
Good morning, #Tifosi!
The @pirellisport test is underway at Imola, with @Charles_Leclerc at the wheel this morning. @Carlossainz55 to take over in this afternoon’s session.#essereFerrari #Charles16 #Carlos55 pic.twitter.com/mljst073NZ
— Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) April 27, 2022
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