Lewis Hamilton has completed a vital Formula 1 test for Pirelli, in which its new wet weather rubber was given some further and extensive usage at Ferrari’s private test track.
The Brit was utilised by the Scuderia for the two-day test at Fiorano, as part of the Italian marque’s thorough examination of new treads.
Its wet weather tyres have been highly criticised over recent years by drivers, and is appearing to be using time wisely to ensure a more sufficient compound amid F1’s new regulations.
Tyres this year are narrower, as per the smaller cars, and gives Pirelli a clean slate to acquiesce to driver’s concerns, with a recent test having taken place at Suzuka with the help of Red Bull and sister team Racing Bulls.
In a statement released by Pirelli, it was revealed that it tested a range of its rain tyres on an artificially-dampended circuit.
“The first tyres to be tested were the extreme wet prototypes, including a new tread design already trialled last week at Suzuka, with the aim of extending the operating range of the Cinturato Full Wet to cover less intense rain conditions as well,” it said.
“From mid-afternoon until the end of the day, a variant of the Cinturato Intermediate was fitted, making it possible to assess the crossover windows between the wet products tested on track.”
Over the two days of the test, Hamilton clocked 297 laps, which totalled 884 kilometres.
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