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Hamilton claims new Ferrari F1 car is ‘fun’ and that’s good news for his title push
Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton recently expressed his enjoyment of driving Ferrari’s latest F1 car, describing it as ‘fun’. Ferrari has dedicated the off-season to providing Hamilton and Charles Leclerc with reliable machinery for the 2026 championship. New regulations are bringing significant changes to F1 cars to enhance sustainability and entertainment value. Hamilton had positive impressions of the SF-26 during the first round of pre-season testing in January. As Hamilton anticipates a successful 2026 season with Ferrari, fans eagerly await to see him regain championship form. The F1 season will kick off in Melbourne for the Australian Grand Prix on March 8, 2026, following pre-season tests in Bahrain starting February 11.
