Brother of star F1 driver completes private 'test' with Ferrari

Leclerc, Ferrari, 2024, testing, Bahrain — Photo: © IMAGO

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Brother of star F1 driver completes private 'test' with Ferrari

The former F3 and F2 star was seen on Ferrari's test track this week

Originally written by GPFans Staff. This version is a translation.

Saturday 11 May 2024 15:00

Ferrari have carried out a Formula 1 'test' with one of their junior drivers at their private circuit in Fiorano.

The Scuderia have made a decent start to 2024, and trail first-placed Red Bull by 52 points in the constructors' standings.

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In recent days, the Italian team have used their Fiorano track for a multitude of tests, including new anti-spray measures developed by the FIA hoped to improve wet weather racing.

Ferrari have also run their much-anticipated upgrade package, scheduled to be introduced at the upcoming Imola Grand Prix.

Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz during the Miami Grand Prix

Ferrari have tested new wet weather racing measures

Young star completes Ferrari 'test'

In 2023, the 23-year-old competed in Formula 2 with DAMS, scoring a single podium, and this season he has raced in the European Le Mans series for Panis Racing.

Getting some testing laps in ? @arthur_leclerc7 is behind the wheel of the F1-75 while @Charles_Leclerc completes the first half of our filming day test pic.twitter.com/zikkpRK80x
— Scuderia Ferrari HP (@ScuderiaFerrari) May 10, 2024