Sauber and Racing Bulls Prepare for F1 Testing

Sauber and Racing Bulls are gearing up for the 2025 Formula 1 season with a multi-day test at Imola. Racing Bulls plans to utilize the 2023 AT04, providing an opportunity for experienced driver Yuki Tsunoda alongside rookie Isack Hadjar to get accustomed to the demands of F1. On the other hand, Sauber will be running the 2022 C42, with veteran Nico Hulkenberg guiding F2 champion Gabriel Bortoleto as he steps into the competitive landscape of F1.

The testing sessions are particularly significant due to FIA regulations, which cap teams at 1000 kilometers and four days of running with older cars to deter reliance on dated machinery for current developments. Participants are facing the potential challenge of rainy weather during the test days, which could limit track time yet simultaneously provide valuable wet-weather experience for the newer drivers. Additionally, Lewis Hamilton is making headlines with his first appearance alongside Ferrari, as he begins simulator work in preparation for his impending testing debut later in the week.