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WATCH: First look at SF-26 on track as Lewis Hamilton shakes down new Ferrari F1 car
Lewis Hamilton debuted Ferrari’s 2026 F1 challenger on track Friday before participating in the team’s Fiorano test lap.
The SF-26 was unveiled in a video reveal, with Hamilton taking the wheel for the first time.
The car will undergo an initial shakedown run of 200km as part of a filming day.
Following this, the SF-26 will head to Barcelona for F1’s collective shakedown test between 26-30 January.
Hamilton aims to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 season as Ferrari introduces its new car with a retro livery.
The team, acknowledging the tough year, is gearing up for the challenges brought by the regulations shake-up.
Hamilton and teammate Charles Leclerc emphasize the importance of adaptation and preparation for the new systems and energy management demands in the 2026 season.
