Search

Lewis Hamilton Ferrari verdict delivered as Red Bull extreme design explored

Lewis Hamilton cut a positive figure after his initial experience behind the wheel of Ferrari 's new F1 challenger on Tuesday. Readmore: Lewis Hamilton delivers early Ferrari verdict after first2026 laps Red Bull extreme design reveals radical 2026 F1 approachRed Bull 's absence from Wednesday's pre-season test runningprovided a rare opportunity to scrutinise the RB22's aerodynamicphilosophy, highlighting that the Milton Keynes-based squad hasagain pushed boundaries with its unconventional approach. Readmore: Red Bull extreme design reveals radical 2026 F1 approachGeorge Russell writes off 'little-to-nothing' high as Mercedespound out the miles George Russell dismissed as "little or nothing"to be read into Mercedes table-topping times on a day when he andKimi Antonelli delivered another astonishing lap count. Read more:George Russell writes off 'little-to-nothing' high as Mercedespound out the miles Lando Norris reveals 'pressure on' as 'surreal'McLaren situation hits home on F1 return Lando Norris waseffectively left pinching himself in witnessing the "crazy" and"surreal" situation of seeing the No.1 on his car as he returned toF1 as the sport's champion. Read more: Lando Norris reveals'pressure on' as 'surreal' McLaren situation hits home on F1 returnWilliams make striking Barcelona test revelation after 'incrediblypainful decision' James Vowles has revealed Williams could havetaken part in this week's pre-season test in Barcelona, but wereultimately forced to make a decision he has described as"incredibly painful". Read more: Williams make striking Barcelonatest revelation after 'incredibly painful decision' Red Bull bossacknowledges power unit 'tension' as key F1 milestone reached RedBull team principal Laurent Mekies has admitted the team wasfeeling “tension” as it awaited the first laps with its new powerunit. Read more: Red Bull boss acknowledges power unit 'tension' askey F1 milestone reached

racingnews365.com·Jan 28

Lewis Hamilton delivers early Ferrari verdict after first 2026 laps

Lewis Hamilton cut a positive figure after his initial experience behind the wheel of Ferrari's new F1 challenger on Tuesday. Ferrari made its first appearance at the shakedown test on Day 2, with Charles Leclerc handling morning duties before Hamilton took over in the afternoon. Unfortunately for Hamilton, all of his running came in wet conditions as rain saturated the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Despite the weather setback, Ferrari was able to clock up respectable mileage - leaving Hamilton to look back on the day favourably. “It was very challenging, it started raining at 10:30, so obviously Charles had a little bit of dry running,” he said. “But then it's been wet all afternoon, so figuring out how to get the tyres working, it was really productive. “I think we got 120 laps or something like that - given it's in the wet conditions, and we had a red flag, I think that's pretty solid. “So [I'm] really proud of everyone back at the factory for getting the car to this point. “We got a lot of information on the car today, we definitely need to keep it up. Lots and lots to do, but a good first day.” The major regulation change this year marks an opportunity for Ferrari to spiral up the pecking order and compete at the front of the field once again following a dismal 2025 campaign. With no major concerns coming its way on Tuesday, Hamilton is hoping it is a theme that will continue for the Italian squad going forward. “It could be so much worse,” he said. “It's such a big regulation change. There were no major issues. “It's just small little increments that we are trying to improve on. I think it's great. We just need to try and get some more days like this.”