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Lewis Hamilton set the quickest lap time in the five-day Barcelona test, in the final hour of running on Friday.
Lewis Hamilton praised Ferrari’s impressive work during the winter break for putting together a solid SF-26 package that had no major problems during the Barcelona test.
As the seven-time world champion, Hamilton took the first drive on Tuesday afternoon in wet conditions, which he found to be a valuable experience.
Returning to the car on Thursday and Friday, Hamilton set the fastest lap time of the test in the final hour, clocking at 1m 16.348 and completing 204 laps.
His performance filled the Scuderia with hope, leaving the 41-year-old feeling optimistic, but cautious that all data must be carefully assessed before the upcoming tests in Bahrain.
Hamilton expressed satisfaction with the productive and enjoyable week, emphasizing the teamwork and positive atmosphere within the team.
He acknowledged there’s still much to learn and work on, but they will carefully analyze the data and prepare for the challenges of the Bahrain tests.
