P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton is eager to get more laps under his belt as he prepares for the new F1 season.
Lewis Hamilton expressed his excitement to drive the 2026 Ferrari car under dry conditions following his initial run on Tuesday, sharing the track with Charles Leclerc.
While Leclerc had the opportunity to test the car in dry conditions, Hamilton’s session was in wet weather, offering a different perspective.
Ferrari skipped running on Wednesday but is expected to return to the track on Thursday and Friday as they wrap up their allotted testing days.
Hamilton’s main focus for the remainder of the week includes getting a feel for the car in dry conditions, mastering the new Straight-Line Mode, and understanding deployment strategies for the updated power unit.
Despite having some prior experience with the changes in the simulator, Hamilton looks forward to fine-tuning his understanding and optimization of the new features during practice sessions.
