{"id":427941,"date":"2026-01-23T11:35:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T11:35:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/427941\/"},"modified":"2026-01-23T11:35:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T11:35:18","slug":"ferrari-f1-launch-live-lewis-hamilton-drives-new-2026-car-in-fiorano","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/427941\/","title":{"rendered":"Ferrari F1 launch live: Lewis Hamilton drives new 2026 car in Fiorano"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>Ferrari technical director (chassis) Loic Serra:<\/p>\n

\u201cDeveloping the SF-26 project required us to adapt to a completely new regulatory framework. We dedicated significant time to the concept phase to capture as much of possible of the new regulatory & technical context. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe also had to ensure that the car\u2019s architecture would allow us enough flexibility for in season development. In this environment, efficiency and the integration of features like active aerodynamics are crucial. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe SF-26 represents a major collaborative effort from the entire team at the factory, and we are looking forward to starting the season.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Ferrari'sFerrari’s SF-26 car (Ferrari)<\/p>\n

Kieran Jackson23 January 2026 11:30<\/p>\n

<\/a>Lewis Hamilton out on track in Fiorano:<\/p>\n

Hamilton is out on track as we speak:<\/p>\n

Under current FIA regulations, teams are allocated two days in which 200 kilometres of running is permitted, often conducted in the days preceding official pre-season testing. <\/p>\n

Hamilton was waving to the hundreds of fans who gathered up on the hill for a glimpse of the SF-26.<\/p>\n

\"\"(Getty Images)\"\"(Getty Images)\"\"(Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Kieran Jackson23 January 2026 11:20<\/p>\n

<\/a>Charles Leclerc on SF-26 car: <\/p>\n

\u201cThe 2026 regulations demand an even higher level of preparation, particularly for us drivers. There are many new systems to understand and optimise, which is why we have been heavily involved from the early stages of the project\u2019s development. <\/p>\n

\u201cDuring my time with Scuderia Ferrari HP we have already experienced major regulatory changes together, so we know how complex this challenge can be, but we are working with a lot of motivation to arrive on track as well prepared as possible. <\/p>\n

\u201cEnergy management and the power unit will be among the most significant aspects – a fascinating challenge which will require us drivers to adapt quickly, relying more on instinct to begin with, and then increasingly on precise data. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe support of the fans will be especially important this season: it is what makes Ferrari so unique and pushes us to give our very best.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"CharlesCharles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton in their 2026 F1 race kits (Scuderia Ferrari)<\/p>\n

Kieran Jackson23 January 2026 11:10<\/p>\n

<\/a>Lewis Hamilton takes to the track in Fiorano<\/p>\n

Kieran Jackson23 January 2026 11:00<\/p>\n

<\/a>Ferrari’s 2026 F1 car reveal video:<\/p>\n

Kieran Jackson23 January 2026 10:55<\/p>\n

<\/a>Lewis Hamilton on ‘fascinating challenge’ of 2026 car:<\/p>\n

\u201cThe 2026 season represents a huge challenge for everyone, probably the biggest regulation change I have experienced in my career. <\/p>\n

\u201cWhen a new era begins everything revolves around development, growth as a team, and moving forward in the same direction. As a driver, being involved from the very start in the development of such a different car has been a particularly fascinating challenge, working closely with the engineers to help define a clear direction for it. <\/p>\n

\u201cIt will be an extremely important year from a technical perspective, with the driver playing a central role in energy management, understanding the new systems and contributing to the car\u2019s development. <\/p>\n

\u201cIt is a challenge we face together as a team, supported by the extraordinary passion of Ferrari\u2019s tifosi, which means so much to all of us.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"CharlesCharles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton in their 2026 Ferrari F1 kit (Scuderia Ferrari)<\/p>\n

Kieran Jackson23 January 2026 10:50<\/p>\n

<\/a>Ferrari on colour scheme:<\/p>\n

\u201cThe 2026 Rosso Scuderia colour is brighter and more intense, with a bold, striking look inspired by the special livery seen at Monza in 2025. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe colour also maintains continuity with the red used around the turn of the millennium, reaffirming Ferrari\u2019s core values of passion, courage, and identity. Alongside the red, the white, historically used sparingly but distinctively, takes on a new role. <\/p>\n

\u201cPositioned around the cockpit area and on the engine cover, it creates a strong, balanced visual contrast, making the car instantly recognisable. <\/p>\n

\u201cTogether, red and white define a balance that goes beyond colour alone: a dialogue between established roots and a forward-looking vision, in which the historic identity of Scuderia Ferrari HP continues to evolve to meet new technical and sporting challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"SF-26\"SF-26 (Scuderia Ferrari)\"SF-26\"SF-26 (Scuderia Ferrari)<\/p>\n

Kieran Jackson23 January 2026 10:45<\/p>\n

<\/a>Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur: ‘Team aligned and more united than ever’<\/p>\n

\u201cThe SF-26 marks the beginning of a new era for both Formula 1 and Ferrari, with new regulations introduced in the same year for the chassis and the power unit, as well as new fuels and new tyre sizes. <\/p>\n

\u201cThis car is the result of a tremendous team effort and represents the start of a completely new journey, built around a different set of rules that inevitably brings a number of unknowns. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe team is aligned and more united than ever as we look ahead to the season. <\/p>\n

\u201cFrom next week in Barcelona, we will begin the process of understanding and validating the car. In this initial phase, the priority will be to learn as much as possible and to start building solid foundations ahead of the opening race.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"FredFred Vasseur (central) with Ferrari F1 drivers Charles Leclerc (left) and Lewis Hamilton (right) (Scuderia Ferrari)<\/p>\n

Kieran Jackson23 January 2026 10:40<\/p>\n

<\/a>More images of the SF-26:\"Ferrari'sFerrari’s 2026 F1 car, the SF-26 (Scuderia Ferrari)\"SF-26\"SF-26 (Scuderia Ferrari)\"SF-26,SF-26, inside the cockpit (Scuderia Ferrari)<\/p>\n

Kieran Jackson23 January 2026 10:35<\/p>\n

<\/a>Ferrari’s 2026 F1 car<\/p>\n

The first image of the new car:<\/p>\n

\"Ferrari'sFerrari’s SF-26 car (Ferrari)<\/p>\n

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