In what has become something of a tradition in recent years, Ferrari will take to the track in January for some early races ahead of the start of the new season.
Robert Shwartzman, Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz will take turns behind the wheel of Ferrari’s 2021 car, the SF21, later this week.
The four-day test is designed to give the drivers, engineers and mechanics a chance to get back on track by practicing the normal workings of a Grand Prix event at a track.
Tuesday’s test will mark Shwartzman’s first outing in his new role as Ferrari test driver. The Russian, who will no longer race in Formula 2, will be handed over to Leclerc and Sainz on Wednesday and Thursday before returning to the cockpit on Friday to complete Ferrari’s programme.
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All three drivers last drove the SF21 during post-season testing in Abu Dhabi last month, with Shwartzman completing a total of 73 laps at the Yas Marina Circuit.
Ferrari will unveil its 2022 challenger – known internally as project code number 674 – at a launch event on February 17, ahead of the first pre-season test, which takes place from February 23-25 at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Spain.
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A second three-day test will follow in Bahrain from March 10th to 12th, before the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix on March 20th.
