Leclerc opens 2020 18-inch tyre testing, Pirelli reveals test plan for year ahead
- Published on 09 Feb 2020 14:19
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- By: Fergal Walsh
Charles Leclerc has concluded the opening day of 18-inch tyre testing for 2020, as he completed 130 laps for Pirelli at the Jerez Circuit.
18-inch tyres will be used in Formula 1 in 2021, following their introduction to Formula 2 this year.
All 10 teams will take part in the 2020 tests which will take place across eight circuits - six of which are featured on the 2020 calendar.
Ferrari is in action once again next time out, at its home Fiorano Circuit next month, following pre-season testing. It will be the first of three wet weather tests.
Full 2020 18-inch tyre test calendar
| Track |
Weather |
Date |
Teams (Day 1) |
Teams (Day 2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerez |
☀️ |
08 February |
Ferrari |
|
| Fiorano |
? |
05 March |
Ferrari |
|
| Bahrain |
☀️ |
24-25 March |
Renault |
Mercedes |
| Barcelona |
☀️ |
12-13 May |
Red Bull Alfa Romeo Renault |
Red Bull Alfa Romeo |
| Paul Ricard |
? |
26-27 May |
Red Bull |
Red Bull |
| Red Bull Ring |
☀️ |
7-8 July |
Alpha Tauri |
Alpha Tauri |
| Silverstone |
☀️ |
21-22 July |
Racing Point Williams McLaren |
Racing Point Williams |
| Paul Ricard |
☀️ |
08-09 September |
McLaren |
Mercedes Ferrari |
| Paul Ricard |
? |
10-11 September |
Mercedes |
|
| Suzuka |
☀️ |
13-14 October |
Haas |
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I mean, they look cool, but looks are the only thing going for them. That and maybe cooler brakes. Functionally these bigger rim tyres are a baffling decision.