Charles Leclerc will become the first Formula One driver to test a race car in 2020 when he represents Ferrari in Pirelli’s 18-inch tyre test next week. The sport’s sole tyre supplier Pirelli will continue to make preparation for the introduction of the 18-inch tyres next week when it trials the new product in association with Ferrari. The test will take place at the Jerez circuit on the 8th and 9th February. Charles Leclerc will sit behind the wheel of a mule Ferrari car on both days of the crucial running. Throughout last year, the Milan-based company has conducted different runnings with the 18-inch tyres with different teams including Renault, Mercedes and Ferrari. The French team...
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