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Footage has been circulating on social media of Lewis Hamilton suddenly stopping on track while driving the SF-26
Ferrari unveiled their 2026 F1 challenger during a shakedown in Italy this morning, introducing the SF-26 model with Lewis Hamilton taking the first on-track debut in Fiorano. Following a disappointing 2025 season where Ferrari had zero wins, the team aims to return to the forefront of competition this year. Hamilton, despite struggling in his debut season with the team, looks toward significant improvement after a podium-less year. During the shakedown, Hamilton’s sudden on-track stoppage caused concern, but Ferrari clarified that it was a planned action to adhere to the permitted 15km limit for the demo event. Despite initial speculation, the stoppage was not due to a mechanical issue but a strategic decision to allow teammate Charles Leclerc to take over the driving duties for the allocated distance.
