The two elements Ferrari will focus on in Hamilton’s second test

Ferrari will give attention to two key elements as Lewis Hamilton returns to motion to proceed his acclimatisation to the Italian squad in Barcelona.

The seven-time Components 1 champion made his observe debut with the Scuderia at Fiorano final week earlier than embarking on an extended, extra important programme in Spain this week.

Beginning on Tuesday, Ferrari will spend three days of personal testing on the Barcelona circuit operating with a modified SF-23 automotive that Hamilton will share with team-mate Charles Leclerc.

Whereas Hamilton coated lower than 100km in his first outing at Fiorano, the Briton may have extra freedom in his second take a look at.

The FIA laws launched beneath the Testing Earlier Vehicles (TPC) guidelines restrict the operating to 4 days per driver, with a most mileage of 1,000 kilometres, additionally per driver.

Hamilton used sooner or later and ran 89km in Fiorano, whereas Leclerc used as much as 42km.

For Barcelona, Ferrari will work beneath the supervision of recent technical director Loic Serra, who changed Enrico Cardile on the finish of final yr.

The work of the 2 drivers will give attention to analysing two specific parts: tyre put on, which has been one of many Achilles’ heel of the automotive over the previous couple of years, and begins.

Serra has introduced with him intensive information concerning the behaviour of tyres, subsequently the journey to Barcelona ought to show very helpful in understanding tyre utilization methods that will even be useful for the 2025 automotive.

Though the tyres used in the course of the take a look at won’t be the identical as those that will probably be raced – that are anticipated to be much less delicate to overheating – the staff nonetheless hopes to make progress in that space.

Ferrari will have the ability to consider with each drivers how tyre behaviour could range primarily based on methods adopted within the preparation lap, relying on temperature and pressures, after which assess their behaviour throughout a stint to measure put on.

The second focus for the take a look at will probably be on begins, because the staff believes there’s nonetheless room for enchancment not solely within the clutch launch process but in addition generally acceleration from a standstill.

Electronics specialists proceed to refine begin methods: the clutch have to be manually managed by the driving force, however how energy is delivered to keep away from lack of grip could be the results of excellent energy supply from the combustion engine and the mixed motion of the hybrid system, which solely prompts above 100 km/h.

The Scuderia is thus making ready to fine-tune particulars that would make the distinction in a season the place the pink automotive goals to be aggressive within the combat for each world titles.

In Spain, climate situations will probably be considerably extra beneficial than at Fiorano, permitting Hamilton to familiarise himself with the automotive whereas awaiting the debut of the SF-25, scheduled for 19 February.