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Lewis Hamilton has continued to get further milage as a Ferrari driver under his belt as part of a Pirelli tyre test in preparation for the 2026 F1 regulations changes.
Lewis Hamilton participated in his third test day for Ferrari at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, focusing on Pirelli tyre development for the 2026 Formula 1 season. Alongside McLaren, the Italian team tested slick tyres for dry conditions as part of Pirelli’s second test of the 2025 season. Hamilton shared the track with teammate Charles Leclerc and McLaren’s Lando Norris, running modified 2024 cars. The testing included various constructions and compounds from the hardest end of the range, tailored for the demanding Spanish track. In total, 332 laps were completed, with Norris leading the way with 159 laps and the fastest time. Hamilton and Leclerc also contributed to the successful testing session before handing over duties for the next day.
