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2 months ago | 
scuderiafans.com | Elena Rossi |Martin Brundle
Excitement continues to build ahead of the new world championship, not only for the unveiling of the cars but also for testing, the final step before the real start with the Australian Grand Prix. Unlike in recent years, the 2025 season is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing due to the lineup changes at three of the four top teams.
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Feb 1, 2025 | 
scuderiafans.com | Elena Rossi
Scuderia Ferrari’s two-day testing session at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona with its main drivers has concluded. Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc completed most of the planned program together. The British driver had his first session on Tuesday afternoon, always driving the SF-23 single-seater. He continued the training he had started in Fiorano during his first run of the season, delving deeper into testing: braking, corner entry, and studying the power unit controls.
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Feb 1, 2025 | 
scuderiafans.com | Elena Rossi
The Formula 1 world is buzzing with the news that Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc are set to test a special, lighter version of the Ferrari SF-24 at the Circuit de Barcelona on February 4 and 5. This initiative, according to reports from Italy, is part of a tire testing program for Pirelli, F1’s official tire supplier. During these two days of testing, the Ferrari drivers will use a car that weighs about 30 kg less than the standard configuration.
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Feb 1, 2025 | 
scuderiafans.com | Elena Rossi
TPC tests (Test Previous Cars) in Formula 1 are a specific type of test that permits teams to use single-seaters that are at least two years old compared to the current season. Unlike tests with current cars, which are strictly regulated in terms of mileage and test days, TPC tests offer greater flexibility.
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Feb 1, 2025 | 
scuderiafans.com | Elena Rossi
The seven-time Formula 1 world champion’s experience in red continues. After completing his first laps at Fiorano on January 22, Ferrari moved to Spain for further testing. It was in Barcelona that Lewis Hamilton suffered his first major crash with the SF-23, requiring a more in-depth analysis. While driver #44 emerged unscathed from the impact, the car sustained significant damage to its aerodynamics and suspension.
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Feb 1, 2025 | 
scuderiafans.com | Elena Rossi
Lewis Hamilton in a Ferrari suit is one of the most viewed images of the past two weeks, to the point of being reproduced using dice commonly used for gambling. The highly artistic piece is going viral on the web and has already sparked numerous comments. After his debut in Fiorano, Lewis Hamilton also hit the track in Barcelona for pre-season testing. The seven-time world champion drove the SF-23 alongside Charles Leclerc, and together they lapped the Montmeló circuit.
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Jan 31, 2025 | 
scuderiafans.com | Elena Rossi
The wave of interest in every move Lewis Hamilton makes at Scuderia Ferrari shows no signs of stopping. After last week’s public frenzy, the Maranello team moved everything to Barcelona, organizing tests at the Circuit de Catalunya that were supposed to be more private but ultimately were not. This is understandable in an era where anyone with a smartphone can become a reporter. But owning a device does not make someone a professional. This article aims to address that dynamic.
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Jan 31, 2025 | 
scuderiafans.com | Elena Rossi |Lewis Hamilton
The days of Lewis Hamilton‘s debut at Ferrari were a whirlwind of emotions, with people brimming with excitement both outside Fiorano and inside the factory. In fact, as seen in some videos published by the Scuderia itself, some employees were apprehensive about meeting the Briton, while others even sought photos or an autograph. During those days, Esteban Ocon was also in Maranello to meet the Haas staff working in Italy and to try out the shared simulator.
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Jan 30, 2025 | 
scuderiafans.com | Elena Rossi
Ferrari has therefore putting in the work in Barcelona with Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. On Tuesday, on the first day of this three-day session at the beautiful Montmelò circuit, the Scuderia’s drivers took turns behind the wheel of the SF-23. The Prancing Horse booked the Spanish track to take advantage of TPC sessions, tests regulated by the International Federation, where several rules must be followed.
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Jan 30, 2025 | 
scuderiafans.com | Elena Rossi
Ferrari ran with Lewis Hamilton yesterday morning at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona, following a program largely similar to what was started on Tuesday afternoon. Still driving the SF-23 single-seater, the Brit continued his personal learning curve with the Prancing Horse. A lot of work focused on handling, supported by prior experience in the Maranello simulator.
