Charles Leclerc is due to get his first proper taste of Ferrari's 2018 Formula 1 car this week as he will join Sebastian Vettel for a two-day tyre test on Thursday and Friday.
The Sauber driver, who was announced as Kimi Raikkonen's replacement at Ferrari for the 2019 season, is set to drive on one day and Vettel the other.
Although Leclerc has previously been behind the wheel of the SF71H for a filming day, such demos are restricted in mileage, speed and are run on special tyres.
This week's test, which will see Pirelli trialling its 2019 slick tyre compounds, will take place at the Paul Ricard circuit and will involve both Ferrari and Mercedes – the two leading teams in the championship – with Bottas driving for the Anglo-German outfit on both days.
It will be both Ferrari's and Mercedes' first taste of the latest slick compounds, having previously only trialled Pirelli's wet line-up.
The sole tyre supplier has two further tests this year ahead of the traditional post-season young driver Abu Dhabi test.
Suzuka will host another two-day test on October 9-10, which will involve Renault, whilst Mexico City will play host to the final dedicated tyre test where Sauber will be in action.
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