Hamilton medical update revealed after SHOCK….Read more
The seven-time Formula 1 world champion recently completed his first drive with Ferrari, and the team was back in Barcelona for additional testing of their 2023 car. Ferrari’s test session, which is limited by the Testing of Previous Car (TPC) rule, only permits testing with cars that are two or more years old, and the team is allowed to run up to 1,000 kilometers. Hamilton and teammate Charles Leclerc shared driving duties during the test.
However, Ferrari’s testing schedule was disrupted on Wednesday when Hamilton crashed into the barriers. As a result, repairs were needed to fix the car’s damaged suspension and bodywork, causing a delay in Leclerc’s track time. Despite the significant damage to the car, Hamilton thankfully emerged from the incident without injury and was able to climb out of the vehicle and return to the pits.
Sky Sports News reported that the crash was considered “minor,” and Hamilton’s condition was described as stable, with no injuries. He is reportedly doing well after the accident. Following the crash, Ferrari continued with the planned testing, which was scheduled for three days in total. On January 30th, the final day of testing was underway, with Hamilton and Leclerc having completed their runs earlier in the week. On the third day, Ferrari’s reserve drivers, Antonio Giovinazzi and Dino Beganovic, were set to take over and test the SF-23 as part of the team’s broader testing plan.
Hamilton and Leclerc will return to action in early February, driving Ferrari’s SF-24 at the Barcelona circuit. They will be participating in a tire test with Pirelli on February 4th and 5th, alongside McLaren, as part of preparations for the 2026 F1 season. Despite the setback from Hamilton’s crash, the team is expected to continue with their testing program as planned, with both drivers eager to make the of their time on track ahead of the upcoming sea
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