{"id":1873631,"date":"2026-04-09T09:04:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T06:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1873631"},"modified":"2026-04-09T09:04:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T06:04:00","slug":"ferrari-back-in-f1-test-action-at-fiorano","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1873631","title":{"rendered":"Ferrari back in F1 test action at Fiorano"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1393474_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Ferrari back in F1 test action at Fiorano<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Ferrari is making the most of the unofficial Formula 1 spring break at Fiorano.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Sam Hall <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-04-09T10:04:00+01:00\">09 Apr 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1393474_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1393474_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1393474_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1393474_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1393474_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1393474_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1393474_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1393474_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1393474_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Hamilton at Fiorano<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0XPB Images<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Ferrari is taking advantage of the Formula 1 April break to bank laps at its Fiorano test track.<\/p>\n<p>Ferrari has taken to the track on Thursday morning with Lewis Hamilton driving the SF-26 to begin a two-day Pirelli tyre test. While the team is not permitted to use this running for development work on the car, and will not be told the tyre compound that is fitted at any given time, the additional seat time will be a benefit for Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, as they continue to adapt to the new machinery.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<div class=\"placeholder embed x\">\n<div>Loading this video will expose you to potential cookies and tracking by the provider<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Unlike in the era of unlimited testing, Ferrari will be locked into predetermined run plans by Pirelli, with specific fuel loads and lap counts dictated by the tyre manufacturer.<\/p>\n<p>Ferrari will also be unable to gather valuable information from the running, with data shared only with Pirelli. To ensure consistent data across the test, Ferrari cannot test new developments.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>However, is reported that Ferrari will use one of its filming days ahead of the Miami Grand Prix at the start of May to test various updates, including to the Macarena wing, which was seen in practice for the Chinese Grand Prix, but is yet to feature beyond the opening session of a weekend.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>This test is slated to take place at Monza, a track where the wing could have the largest benefit, but also where the forces of high-speed running will be at their highest, providing a challenging stress test on the device.<\/p>\n<p>Ferrari has been the most consistent challenger to Mercedes across the opening three rounds of the 2026 F1 season, with the Scuderia represented on the third step of the podium on each occasion \u2013 Leclerc taking the silverware twice and Hamilton once.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-91245adc0086c553d4a7efae220785936ab34cfa194915e6e87f115a967804cf\">  F1 championship leader hints at \u201cmajor changes\u201d coming for Ferrari   Former Ferrari F1 winner wary of Lewis Hamilton\u2019s early 2026 results <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>But the team dropped behind McLaren in Japan, as Oscar Piastri finished second to championship leader Kimi Antonelli, and provided the first significant threat of the year to Mercedes\u2019 race winning streak.<\/p>\n<p>However, team principal Fred Vasseur believes there will \u201cprobably be another championship\u201d from Miami onwards, with teams expected to bring significant upgrade packages that could reshuffle the pack.<\/p>\n<p>Hinting at the scale of upgrades that Ferrari could take to the United States, Vasseur added: \u201cWe might be able to do a package and a half for Miami.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-2bdd56b9adcb6f83050d928ccb0396312679df96b723f7c1ecc0c6521bf5d5f9\">  Haas \u201chave to be happy\u201d if Ferrari poaches \u201cfaultless\u201d Bearman for F1 2027   How Ferrari will work to close down Mercedes in April F1 break <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>In this article<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">F1<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">2026<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Ferrari<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"next-prev-pager contextual-region\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item 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class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Ferrari is making the most of the unofficial Formula 1 spring break at Fiorano.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Ferrari is taking advantage of the Formula 1 April break to bank laps at its Fiorano test track.<\/p>\n<p>Ferrari has taken to the track on Thursday morning with Lewis Hamilton driving the SF-26 to begin a two-day Pirelli tyre test. While the team is not permitted to use this running for development work on the car, and will not be told the tyre compound that is fitted at any given time, the additional seat time will be a benefit for Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, as they continue to adapt to the new machinery.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<div class=\"placeholder embed x\">\n<div>Loading this video will expose you to potential cookies and tracking by the provider<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Unlike in the era of unlimited testing, Ferrari will be locked into predetermined run plans by Pirelli, with specific fuel loads and lap counts dictated by the tyre manufacturer.<\/p>\n<p>Ferrari will also be unable to gather valuable information from the running, with data shared only with Pirelli. To ensure consistent data across the test, Ferrari cannot test new developments.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>However, is reported that Ferrari will use one of its filming days ahead of the Miami Grand Prix at the start of May to test various updates, including to the Macarena wing, which was seen in practice for the Chinese Grand Prix, but is yet to feature beyond the opening session of a weekend.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>This test is slated to take place at Monza, a track where the wing could have the largest benefit, but also where the forces of high-speed running will be at their highest, providing a challenging stress test on the device.<\/p>\n<p>Ferrari has been the most consistent challenger to Mercedes across the opening three rounds of the 2026 F1 season, with the Scuderia represented on the third step of the podium on each occasion \u2013 Leclerc taking the silverware twice and Hamilton once.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-91245adc0086c553d4a7efae220785936ab34cfa194915e6e87f115a967804cf\">  F1 championship leader hints at \u201cmajor changes\u201d coming for Ferrari   Former Ferrari F1 winner wary of Lewis Hamilton\u2019s early 2026 results <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>But the team dropped behind McLaren in Japan, as Oscar Piastri finished second to championship leader Kimi Antonelli, and provided the first significant threat of the year to Mercedes\u2019 race winning streak.<\/p>\n<p>However, team principal Fred Vasseur believes there will \u201cprobably be another championship\u201d from Miami onwards, with teams expected to bring significant upgrade packages that could reshuffle the pack.<\/p>\n<p>Hinting at the scale of upgrades that Ferrari could take to the United States, Vasseur added: \u201cWe might be able to do a package and a half for Miami.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-2bdd56b9adcb6f83050d928ccb0396312679df96b723f7c1ecc0c6521bf5d5f9\">  Haas \u201chave to be happy\u201d if Ferrari poaches \u201cfaultless\u201d Bearman for F1 2027   How Ferrari will work to close down Mercedes in April F1 break <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Ferrari is taking advantage of the Formula 1 April break to bank laps at its Fiorano test track.<\/p>\n<p>Ferrari has taken to the track on Thursday morning with Lewis Hamilton driving the SF-26 to begin a two-day Pirelli tyre test. While the team is not permitted to use this running for development work on the car, and will not be told the tyre compound that is fitted at any given time, the additional seat time will be a benefit for Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, as they continue to adapt to the new machinery.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<div class=\"placeholder embed x\">\n<div>Loading this video will expose you to potential cookies and tracking by the provider<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Unlike in the era of unlimited testing, Ferrari will be locked into predetermined run plans by Pirelli, with specific fuel loads and lap counts dictated by the tyre manufacturer.<\/p>\n<p>Ferrari will also be unable to gather valuable information from the running, with data shared only with Pirelli. To ensure consistent data across the test, Ferrari cannot test new developments.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>However, is reported that Ferrari will use one of its filming days ahead of the Miami Grand Prix at the start of May to test various updates, including to the Macarena wing, which was seen in practice for the Chinese Grand Prix, but is yet to feature beyond the opening session of a weekend.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>This test is slated to take place at Monza, a track where the wing could have the largest benefit, but also where the forces of high-speed running will be at their highest, providing a challenging stress test on the device.<\/p>\n<p>Ferrari has been the most consistent challenger to Mercedes across the opening three rounds of the 2026 F1 season, with the Scuderia represented on the third step of the podium on each occasion \u2013 Leclerc taking the silverware twice and Hamilton once.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-91245adc0086c553d4a7efae220785936ab34cfa194915e6e87f115a967804cf\">  F1 championship leader hints at \u201cmajor changes\u201d coming for Ferrari   Former Ferrari F1 winner wary of Lewis Hamilton\u2019s early 2026 results <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>But the team dropped behind McLaren in Japan, as Oscar Piastri finished second to championship leader Kimi Antonelli, and provided the first significant threat of the year to Mercedes\u2019 race winning streak.<\/p>\n<p>However, team principal Fred Vasseur believes there will \u201cprobably be another championship\u201d from Miami onwards, with teams expected to bring significant upgrade packages that could reshuffle the pack.<\/p>\n<p>Hinting at the scale of upgrades that Ferrari could take to the United States, Vasseur added: \u201cWe might be able to do a package and a half for Miami.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-2bdd56b9adcb6f83050d928ccb0396312679df96b723f7c1ecc0c6521bf5d5f9\">  Haas \u201chave to be happy\u201d if Ferrari poaches \u201cfaultless\u201d Bearman for F1 2027   How Ferrari will work to close down Mercedes in April F1 break <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/f1\/news\/1092931\/1\/ferrari-back-f1-test-action-fiorano&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1393474_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Ferrari back in F1 test action at Fiorano Ferrari is making the most of the unofficial Formula 1 spring break at Fiorano. 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