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Lewis Hamilton returns to F1 track with Ferrari for crucial Pirelli wet weather test
Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari recently conducted a two-day tyre testing session with Pirelli at Fiorano test track. The testing focused on developing Pirelli’s wet tyre compounds for the 2027 season. Hamilton completed a total of 142 laps in Ferrari’s SF-26 challenger, setting a fastest time of 1m01.031s on the first day of the test. Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc did not participate in the test as he focused on simulator work. Next, Mercedes and McLaren will perform further tyre tests for Pirelli at the Nurburgring, following the testing by Red Bull and Racing Bulls after the Japanese Grand Prix. Ferrari is also planning a filming day at Monza later this month to optimize its power unit for the 2026 season and test new items for the Miami Grand Prix on May 3rd.
