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Lewis Hamilton admits life at Ferrari got off to a ‘very hard’ start
Seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton praised Ferrari’s strong start to pre-season testing but acknowledged a tough 2025 season.
In 2026, Hamilton is hopeful for a better performance with new regulations potentially closing the gap to Mercedes and McLaren.
At the Barcelona shakedown, Ferrari showcased impressive reliability, completing over 400 laps and Hamilton set the fastest time of the week.
Hamilton expressed optimism about the new SF-26 car and reflected on the challenging start of his 2025 season.
While details from testing are limited, all teams showed good reliability, with Ferrari standing out by completing significant mileage.
The true competitive picture will become clearer as pre-season testing progresses, leading up to the opening race in Australia.
