Lewis Hamilton Tops Barcelona Pre-Season Test with Fastest Lap for Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton set the fastest lap of the Barcelona 2026 pre-season test with a 1:16.348 for Ferrari, finishing ahead of Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
Prasanth Subramani
Lewis Hamilton delivered an impressive performance for Ferrari by setting the fastest lap of the entire Barcelona 2026 shakedown and pre-season test, clocking a 1:16.348 at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
Hamilton’s time was quicker than any other lap recorded during the final day of the five-day test week, underlining Ferrari’s strong early pace ahead of the new season. He finished the session ahead of Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc, who rounded out the top three.
The pre-season test provided teams with crucial data on car performance, reliability, and setup as they prepare for the opening round of the 2026 Formula 1 season. Ferrari’s strong showing has raised expectations among fans and analysts, while rival teams continue to fine-tune their packages ahead of the season opener.
