Three F1 Drivers Test Tyres in Hungary as Summer Break Begins
Hungarian Grand Prix excitement is paused, but some teams are staying busy. Alpine and Audi drivers Franco Colapinto and Gabriel Bortoleto have continued tyre testing at the Hungaroring, while Aston Martin’s Jak Crawford joined them on Tuesday.
The testing focuses on development for 2027 car compounds, allowing these drivers to screen various C3 tyres and run longer stints. Colapinto and Bortoleto have been running both Qualifying simulations and higher-mileage laps, beating each other's lap counts but not top times.
Aston Martin’s Crawford posted the best time of 1:24:598 in his session.After Tuesday’s runs, Crawford’s fastest recorded lap was 1 minute 24.598 seconds, just beating Colapinto’s 1:20.371 after 128 laps. Bortoleto managed to record the highest number of laps with 141 but still couldn’t top Colapinto's time.
Alpine’s and Audi’s Persistence
Even as many in F1 take their summer break, two teams continue to develop, emphasizing the importance of every race weekend. Alpinists like Colapinto are pushing back against downtime while Audi is leveraging Bortoleto's experience.
Aston Martin’s Strategic Move
Aston Martin has been focusing on upgrades and strategies for their car. Crawford’s involvement in these tests demonstrates the team’s commitment to improving performance and possibly gaining an edge in future races.
Alpine and Audi have run two different C4 and C5 compound variants, aiming to optimize performance under various conditions.Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the drivers involved in the tyre testing?
The drivers are Franco Colapinto from Alpine, Gabriel Bortoleto from Audi, and Jak Crawford from Aston Martin.
Why is this important for F1 teams?
This testing helps develop tyres for future models, ensuring better performance and reliability. It also gives teams crucial data to inform their race strategies.
What are the different tyre compounds tested?
The teams have been testing C3, C4, and C5 compounds on C3 tyres, aiming to understand how they perform in Qualifying simulations and long stints during practice sessions.