P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton reportedly ended the final day of the F1 behind-closed-doors pre-season test in Barcelona fastest, after a seemingly positive week for the Ferrari team.
Lewis Hamilton topped the final day of the behind-closed-doors pre-season test in Barcelona, showcasing speed for Ferrari after a good week for the team. He finally had extensive running in dry conditions, a welcome change from rainy weather. Hamilton and teammate Charles Leclerc displayed strong performances in the new SF-25, boosting Scuderia’s morale with impressive times in the final session. Speculations about radical car features, like Ferrari’s dual power unit, arose pre-test but concerns about reliability seem unwarranted as the team logged decent laps. Noteworthy performances came from Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, and Pierre Gasly, validating their strength early on. Despite provisional standings, all eyes are on the upcoming Formula 1 season with these promising test results.
