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The 2025 season of Formula 1 Ferrari continues its pre-season testing of the SF-23 in Barcelona. After a start to the season marked by testing at Fioranowhere weather conditions disrupted the first sessions, the Scuderia is now making adjustments to the Catalunya circuit. The three-day test is more than just a tune-up: Ferrari is concentrating on key technical aspects to strengthen the team's preparation for the SF-25's debut.
Optimize tire management
One of the main objectives of this test session in Barcelona is toWe're here to analyze tire behavior, an area where Ferrari has struggled in recent seasons. The aim is to gain a better understanding of rubber wear, particularly during long stints, taking into account factors such as temperature and tire pressure.
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, who take turns at the wheel of the SF-23, are looking to gather vital information on how the tires react during the stints, particularly during the start phase. Adjustments made during this phase can not only improve tire life, but also the car's handling during the opening laps of the race.
Up close with @charles_leclerc and the SF-23 🔊 pic.twitter.com/m4SjaOT66e
- Scuderia Ferrari HP (@ScuderiaFerrari) January 28, 2025
The start of the race
But that's not all. Ferrari is also working on a weak point identified repeatedly in the SF-23's performance: race starts. Acceleration from lights out, a crucial moment in every Grand Prix, is an area where the Scuderia has seen potential for improvement.
The launch of an F1 car depends on perfect synchronization between the clutch, the combustion engine and the hybrid system. The aim here is to refine starting strategies to optimize power delivery without risking loss of grip. If engine torque and hybridization management remain under control, drivers will not only be able to start faster, but also better defend their positions during the first few laps, an advantage for not losing places immediately after the start.
Meticulous preparation for the SF-25
These technical adjustments have one objective: to prepare the ground for the SF-25, to be unveiled at a dedicated event on February 19. Ferrari, aware of the importance of these pre-season tests, makes sure that every detail counts. The two drivers, Hamilton and Leclercare at the heart of this development process. While one of them is in charge of tire testing, the other is concentrating on improving the start. These tests in Barcelona are therefore a key moment in the in-depth work Ferrari is carrying out with a view to the 2010 season. next official tests in Bahrain, with the SF-25.
