Ferrari conducts key test of new suspension with Leclerc and Hamilton

The Ferrari team used its second filming day of the year yesterday to conduct a key test of its new rear suspension, which the team plans to introduce at the Belgian Grand Prix next week.

Under the regulations, teams are allowed two filming days per year, each limited to 200 kilometres on specially designed tires.

Ferrari conducted its first such day before pre-season testing to shakedown the SF-25 at the Fiorano circuit, as reported by Sportal.

Yesterday, however, the Scuderia headed to Mugello to gain a clearer understanding of the new rear suspension's effect. Contrary to initial reports, both team drivers, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, tested it.

The new suspension aims to provide Leclerc and Hamilton with a wider setup window, making the SF-25 less sensitive to ride height.

Alongside the filming day, Ferrari also conducted a test with its 2023 car, featuring Guanyu Zhou and Antonio Fuoco. As is known, these tests are limited to 20 days per year, with teams permitted to use their main drivers for just four of those days.

Ferrari exhausted its testing allocation with Leclerc and Hamilton before the season started, aiming to facilitate the seven-time champion's adaptation to the team.