Formulation One’s sole tyre producer Pirelli has kicked off its third tyre testing of 2025, working with Alpine, McLaren and Mercedes at Jerez de la Frontera.
Pirelli staged its first tyre testing with McLaren on the Paul Ricard circuit again in January, making an attempt out the brand-new 2026 intermediate and wet-weather tyres.
The Italian tyre provider then headed to Barcelona the place it introduced its narrower slick tyres on to the Montmelo circuit, with Ferrari and McLaren aiding to the check outing.
The on-track exercise has now continued, with the circuit at Jerez de la Frontera enjoying host to the third Pirelli tyre check of the 12 months. McLaren and Alpine took half on the primary day, with IndyCar driver Patricio O’Ward getting himself behind the wheel of the papaya automotive.
“Beauuuutiful day in Jerez at this time. 154 laps round considered one of my favourite circuits. I am able to go destroy some dinner now, feels superb to be again in a F1 automotive,” commented O’Ward.
Alpine labored with Pierre Gasly behind the wheel. Whereas the Mexican driver racked up a complete of 154 laps, Gasly accomplished 157 laps. The Frenchman ended up the faster of the 2, clocking in a time of 1m18.092s, whereas O’Ward ended the day with a lap time of 1m19.484s.
Just like the earlier two check outings, McLaren took to the observe with out sponsor stickers on its automotive, whereas Alpine took half within the check with a black-painted A523, which was embellished with the pink emblem of the primary sponsor BWT.
The second day of the tyre testing will see Mercedes exchange McLaren whereas Alpine will stick with it with the work. George Russell will get behind the wheel of the Mercedes F1 machine whereas Alpine’s F1 automotive will probably be piloted by Jack Doohan.
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