[Saba Sports News] Ferrari has officially entered the 2026 season, unveiling the new SF-26 car in Maranello, and immediately completing its maiden run at the Fiorano test track. The team subsequently released a onboard video documenting Lewis Hamilton’s first lap in the new car, marking the SF-26’s important debut on the track. According to the schedule, Hamilton received priority driving rights, becoming the first driver to take the SF-26 out of the pits. The video footage shows Hamilton slowly starting from the garage, driving onto the Fiorano track while waving to the eager Ferrari fans waiting at the sidelines.
Although it was just a short-distance test run, the atmosphere at the site was still vibrant, with many fans gathering early to witness the car’s debut. Due to overcast weather that morning, the track conditions were not ideal, and Hamilton used Pirelli’s extreme wet tires while driving the SF-26 to ensure safety during the test. In a post on social media, Ferrari stated, “This is the result of everyone’s hard work at the factory and belongs to Charles Leclerc and Hamilton for their contributions on the track.”
Notably, a detail captured by fans at the scene showed Hamilton operating the steering wheel buttons multiple times while leaving the pits, testing and switching the front and rear movable wing systems. According to information, active aerodynamics is one of the most significant changes in the 2026 regulations, allowing drivers to switch between high and low downforce modes depending on their position on the track, enhancing grip in corners and increasing speed on straights.