The first in-season F1 testing since 2008 will starts on Tuesday 1 May at Mugello. The 3 days intensive testing is expected to give the teams a better understanding of the new 2012 Pirelli tyres and provide opportunities to evaluate new components, run different setups for analysis and introduce significant updates for the cars. However, the aerodynamics and setups for the Mugello’s high speed nature is only relevant for tracks like Silverstone and Suzuka and does not suit circuits like Monaco. It is up to the teams to decide how to reap the most out of the 3 day testing at Mugello.
Ferrari has been working on the update package, believed to include new exhaust configurations as well as sidepod and bodywork tweaks, hopefully will bring the team in front of the grid since the F2012 is lacking in performance from the start of the season. Mercedes is another team trying to make the most out of the 3 day testing. The pace of W03 is fast but failed to deliver consistent performance. Lotus will be trying things they cannot do on race weekends like different suspension setups rather than just aerodynamic updates. McLaren is the only team who will not be using its race drivers over the 3 days, with Gary Paffett and Oliver Turvey on duty in the MP4-27. HRT will not take part in the test because it wants to focus its efforts on its new factory move.
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