Lewis Hamilton driving the SF-25 during pre-season testing in Bahrain.
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Hamilton says Ferrari and Mercedes F1 cars “massively different in characteristics”

With the pre-season testing officially concluded, new Ferrari F1 signing Lewis Hamilton has exhausted his testing allocation. Albeit hoping he could get more testing time, the Briton is feeling good so far despite it will only be 56 days since he joined the Prancing Horses to the first race in Melbourne in the next two…

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At the end of 2025 F1 testing in Bahrain, Leclerc and Hamilton believe Ferrari have some work to do despite the progress they have made.
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F1 Testing | Leclerc and Hamilton believe Ferrari have “work to do” despite “strong progress” after final day

On the final day of F1 pre-season testing, Ferrari completed 113 laps in total around the Bahrain International Circuit, with Charles Leclerc getting behind the wheel of the SF-25 in the morning and Lewis Hamilton in the afternoon. Barring a brief interruption caused by debris on track that brought out the red flag, the Italian…

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Although second day of F1 testing in Bahrain was positive for Hamilton, his Ferrari teammate Leclerc found it challenging due to adverse weather conditions.
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F1 Testing | Hamilton and Leclerc on “positive” but “tricky” second day for Ferrari

The second day of F1 pre-season testing saw Charles Leclerc behind the wheel of the SF-25 in the PM session once more as Ferrari completed their scheduled programme at the Bahrain International Circuit.  With light rain coming down a couple of times, the Monégasque driver concluded the session with 84 laps around the track. His…

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After Day 1 of F1 testing in Bahrain, Leclerc has expressed caution about drawing any early conclusions regarding the performance of the Ferrari SF-25
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F1 Testing | Leclerc issues caution against “early” conclusions after first day with the SF-25

Ferrari have completed their first day of F1 2025 pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit, with Charles Leclerc getting behind the wheel of the SF-25 in the afternoon session. The Maranello-based squad had kicked off their testing programme earlier in the morning with their newest recruit, Lewis Hamilton. The seven-time world champion completed 70…

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Xavier Marcos Padros with Ferrari F1 driver Charles Leclerc, and he discusses how he expects the Monegasque to fare against Lewis Hamilton.
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Exclusive: Xavier Marcos Padros “curious” to see how Hamilton fares against “high level” Leclerc at Ferrari F1

In the second part of an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, Xavier Marcos Padros, current technical director of Cadillac’s LMDh sportscar program, discussed his journey to, with, and from Ferrari, alongside the future of the team, with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton in red. The journey to Ferrari and Tifosi culture Despite getting his first…

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Exclusive: Xavier Marcos Padros reflects on working with Charles Leclerc at Scuderia Ferrari F1
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Exclusive: Xavier Marcos Padros reflects on working with “special” Ferrari F1 driver Charles Leclerc

In the first part of an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, Xavier Marcos Padros, current technical director of Cadillac’s LMDh sportscar program, discussed his time as F1 race engineer for Charles Leclerc at Scuderia Ferrari. After an impressive 2018 season with Sauber, Leclerc joined Scuderia Ferrari in 2019, partnering with four-time world champion, Sebastian Vettel….

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Leclerc has said that his first impression of the SF-25 was positive after Ferrari F1 completed their shakedown on Wednesday
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“It felt good” — Leclerc on his first feeling driving the SF-25 during Ferrari F1 shakedown

Charles Leclerc found himself behind the wheel of the SF-25 for the first time yesterday as Ferrari completed their first filming day ahead of the F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain. After the Italian marque unveiled their official livery at the F1 75 season launch event on February 18, they conducted their customary shakedown at the…

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The 2025 F1 challenger SF-25 hits the track in Fiorano for Scuderia Ferrari.
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Ferrari 2025 F1 challenger SF-25 hits the track in Fiorano

The Ferrari SF-25 debuts at Fiorano as the Italian marque shakes down their 2025 challenger ahead of F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain next week. Charles Leclerc goes first this morning. Lewis Hamilton runs later. Ferrari up and running In the wake of Formula 1’s inaugural season launch event in London’s O2 yesterday, Ferrari have unleashed…

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Steve Hallam has spoken to Pit Debrief about Lewis Hamilton, the astonishing 2008 F1 Brazilian GP ending in his final race in the sport and at McLaren, and the incredible 2007 season involving the Brit and Fernando Alonso.
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Exclusive: Hallam hopes Hamilton gets eighth F1 title after “disgraceful” ending at 2021 Abu Dhabi GP

In the first part of an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, former F1 engineer Steve Hallam discussed his time with Lewis Hamilton at McLaren, and his hopes the Ferrari driver will make it eight Drivers’ Championships at the Scuderia. At the 2021 F1 Abu Dhabi GP, the now 105-time race winner looked set to win…

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