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Lewis Hamilton has revealed that Ferrari “made some good discoveries” in the first Formula 1 pre-season test in Bahrain, after what was a productive week for the Scuderia.
Lewis Hamilton has shared that Ferrari made some promising findings during the first Formula 1 pre-season test in Bahrain. The Scuderia had a productive week overall. Hamilton finally experienced the new F1 cars in favorable weather conditions after a challenging ‘shakedown week’ in Barcelona. He hopes the SF-26 will outperform its 2025 predecessor, where he faced a podium drought. Ferrari seems to have developed a reliable car with numerous laps completed, hinting at a potential improvement. Despite early hints suggesting Ferrari may retain its fourth-place status from 2025, Hamilton remains optimistic about the team’s progress in testing. The seven-time World Champion is pleased with the data gathered and improvements identified during the week. Hamilton looks forward to the upcoming test to further enhance their performance.
