The crash comes as Ferrari aims to ensure Hamilton's smooth adjustment to the new vehicle, particularly after his lengthy tenure of over a decade with Mercedes. Insiders suggest that the incident is not out of the ordinary given the constraints of current F1 testing regulations. They limit drivers to a maximum of 1,000 kilometers of Testing of Previous Cars (TPC), and Hamilton has already logged 30 laps at Ferrari's Fiorano test track earlier this month.
Ferrari is keeping details of the ongoing tests under wraps as Hamilton familiarizes himself with the team's protocols and develops a relationship with his race engineer, Riccardo Adami. The team plans to launch their 2025 car on February 19 at Fiorano, following F1's season launch event in London. Additionally, Hamilton will participate in more testing during a tire evaluation event managed by Pirelli. Meanwhile, the team will also conduct another two days of testing next week at Barcelona for the 2025 car, which has been adapted for the new regulations slated for 2026. Other teams, including McLaren, are also involved in similar tire tests in France as preparations continue for the upcoming season.
Ferrari is keeping details of the ongoing tests under wraps as Hamilton familiarizes himself with the team's protocols and develops a relationship with his race engineer, Riccardo Adami. The team plans to launch their 2025 car on February 19 at Fiorano, following F1's season launch event in London. Additionally, Hamilton will participate in more testing during a tire evaluation event managed by Pirelli. Meanwhile, the team will also conduct another two days of testing next week at Barcelona for the 2025 car, which has been adapted for the new regulations slated for 2026. Other teams, including McLaren, are also involved in similar tire tests in France as preparations continue for the upcoming season.
