Shakedown
Ferrari completes shakedown of SF-26 car at Fiorano
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Ferrari unveiled its 2026 Formula 1 challenger, the SF-26, and conducted a limited shakedown at the Fiorano test track on Friday, with Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc taking initial laps. The demonstration event allowed 15 kilometers of running, focusing on reliability and basic systems checks amid new regulations featuring active aerodynamics. Team principal Fred Vasseur emphasized the priority of getting the car on track without issues, setting the stage for further testing in Barcelona next week.
Ferrari's behind-closed-doors shakedown testing in Barcelona has shown positive early signs for the team. The session encountered only a few minor issues, indicating a solid start to preparations. Team principal Fred Vasseur emphasized the long road ahead to the season opener in Melbourne.
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Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has expressed approval for the new generation of F1 cars, describing them as more enjoyable to drive than previous eras. During the Barcelona shakedown for the 2026 regulations, he tested Ferrari's SF-26 and set an unofficial fastest lap. Hamilton highlighted the cars' forgiving nature compared to the unstable ground-effect models of 2022-25.