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Lewis Hamilton was behind the wheel of Ferrari’s SF-26 on Thursday morning, the fourth day of F1’s pre-season test in Barcelona.
Lewis Hamilton experienced his first dry run in Ferrari’s 2026 F1 car after a challenging start in wet conditions on Tuesday.
He completed 87 laps and was 1.573s behind the fastest driver, Kimi Antonelli, during the morning session.
Despite cool temperatures and grip challenges, Hamilton and Ferrari made progress with the C1 and C2 compounds.
Hamilton mentioned that driving in dry conditions was a welcome change after starting in the wet.
The team completed their program, gaining insights into the car’s performance and areas for improvement.
Hamilton highlighted the importance of understanding the tires and the need for improvement moving forward.
