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Lewis Hamilton absent at Ferrari for crucial F1 outing
Lewis Hamilton did not participate in Ferrari’s recent F1 tyre test at Fiorano, where Charles Leclerc and Guanyu Zhou drove a modified SF-25 instead.
After leaving Sauber in 2024, Zhou became Ferrari’s reserve driver, making his debut for the team during the test.
The test, focusing on 2026-sized tyres and reduced downforce, marked a crucial step in preparing for next season’s cars.
Teams like Ferrari and McLaren are undertaking rigorous tyre testing throughout 2025 to aid Pirelli in developing the upcoming compounds and tires.
Zhou and Leclerc put the SF-25 through its paces at Fiorano, testing the wet weather and intermediate 2026 Pirelli tyres while simulating varying track conditions.
