P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton’s maiden laps with Ferrari commanded the headlines in F1, but other teams have also been working hard behind the scenes.
Hamilton’s pre-season programme at Ferrari is ongoing in Barcelona with the SF-23 from Fiorano. Ferrari will test 18-inch wheels for 2026 with Hamilton trying out the 2024 SF-24 that helped secure their second place last season. Racing Bulls and Sauber also used older machines at Imola last week, with new drivers like Isack Hadjar and Gabriel Bortoleto hitting the track. Nico Hulkenberg joined Sauber, preparing for their shift to Audi, while Tsunoda and Ocon tested with AlphaTauri and Haas respectively. F1 debutant Jack Doohan completed preparations at Alpine, while Franco Colapinto settled in as Alpine’s reserve driver. Testing of Previous Cars (TPC) gives Colapinto track time in older Alpine machinery as he gets ready for the season ahead.
