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Ferrari Opens e‑Vortex Test Track Next to Fiorano to Accelerate In‑House Validation

The 1.89 km, 37,000 m² circuit provides sectorized, repeatable surfaces that let Ferrari move more prototype work off public roads.

Formula One F1 - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - July 3, 2025 General view of the Ferrari logo on the car ahead of the British Grand Prix REUTERS/Andrew Boyers

Overview

  • Built in under four months, the facility is operational with two banked curves, a longitudinal slope, a central straight and dedicated handling sections.
  • Special road surfaces enable NVH, durability and ride‑comfort measurements under controlled, repeatable conditions.
  • Ferrari says it will progressively transfer testing from local roads to the track to speed assessments and reduce traffic in the surrounding area.
  • An on‑site 1,000 m² overhaul workshop allows static checks and some repairs without returning to the main factory.
  • Situated over the fence from the 3 km Pista di Fiorano, the shorter loop complements existing high‑speed work and is expected to make public prototype sightings less frequent, according to media reports.