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Ferrari only completed five laps of the second morning of the second week of F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain, but the SF-26 caused a minor sensation.
Ferrari’s SF-26 caused a minor sensation during the second morning of Formula 1 pre-season testing in Bahrain, completing only five laps. Lewis Hamilton was supposed to be behind the wheel of the new car and had expressed feeling “connected” to it the day before. However, the car encountered an undisclosed issue after just five laps on the Bahrain International Circuit. The innovative ‘active aero’ system on the car’s rear wing sparked discussions as the wing flap was seen turning 180 degrees when activated. This mechanism aims to reduce drag and potentially enhance the car’s performance. Despite Ferrari attributing Hamilton’s shortened run to “an issue,” attention on the unique wing design could have played a part. The team is also experimenting with the wing in conjunction with the car’s diffuser as part of ongoing developments.
