Sports · 6 February 2026
Hamilton praises Ferrari's strong 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown.
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Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari appear well placed ahead of Formula One’s 2026 campaign after an encouraging early run in Barcelona. The seven-time world champion described a positive mood within the team and highlighted a strong competitive mindset after the shakedown passed without major reliability concerns. While accepting that competitors such as Mercedes and Red Bull have also shown promise, Hamilton feels Ferrari have laid strong groundwork as attention turns towards full pre-season testing in Bahrain.
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