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Hamilton finishes F1 testing on top for Ferrari

On Friday, Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time world champion, set a 1:16.445 at Mercedes to top the Barcelona private test, concluding on a morale-boosting note.
Given limited public data, F1 arranged the private Barcelona test because fears about reliability under new aerodynamic and engine regulations prompted behind-closed-doors testing.
Teams logged heavy running, with Haas recording 195 laps earlier this week, McLaren 166, Audi 148, Alpine 121 on Friday, and Ferrari's Hamilton and Charles Leclerc combining for 145.
Mercedes emerged as the consensus early favourite after quickly settling into a groove, while Max Verstappen returned to Red Bull, completing 118 laps following midweek disruption.
Looking ahead, F1 has two Bahrain three-day tests next month before the Australian Grand Prix on March 8, 2026, with Red Bull and Ford engine project and Aston Martin and Honda engine deal shaping expectations.

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