Ferrari and Leclerc complete 623 km Imola Pirelli test; Leclerc posts fastest lap

Leclerc completed extensive running for Pirelli’s 2027 tyre evaluation at Imola and set the fastest Ferrari time of the day, while Ferrari and F1 consider Imola as a potential alternative for the season finale.

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- 63 laps and 309 km completed by Leclerc
- Combined Ferrari total 127 laps / 623 km with Hamilton
- Programme combined five‑lap runs and long‑run stints on prototype C3, C4 and C5 compounds
- Leclerc fastest Ferrari time 1:18.832
- Hamilton best 1:19.485 (morning); comparative times not indicative of race pace
- Reported track temps up to 50°C and ambient ~32°C
- Test focused on Pirelli’s selection for 2027 compound/construction choices
- Imola running valuable if circuit becomes season finale alternative
- Further testing scheduled with reserve and Racing Bulls drivers on following days

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