Leclerc reveals Ferrari’s packed schedule ahead of upcoming Bahrain test
Charles Leclerc is set for a busy week following the conclusion of the Barcelona pre-season test.
"Full week in Maranello."- Charles Leclerc
"Well, full week in Maranello, and [we will] work on obviously analysing this test data, lots of simulator [work], and starting to prepare Bahrain," Leclerc told F1.com after his final session at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya during the first winter test of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
The Monegasque driver finished his last stint on Friday morning, after which his teammate, Lewis Hamilton, set the fastest time of the week during the afternoon.
Up next is the first Bahrain test from 11 to 13 February. Until then, Leclerc has plenty to do, including this week.
He concluded: "Do a couple of tests, and most of all, I think probably the most important part will be the correlation on now that we've driven the real car, we'll go on the simulator and compare it and try and make it as similar to what it felt now [on track] in order to then focus on Bahrain, and know that we have a good reference in the sim."
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