{"id":1876219,"date":"2026-04-10T15:07:42","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T12:07:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1876219"},"modified":"2026-04-10T15:07:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T12:07:42","slug":"lewis-hamilton-returns-to-f1-track-with-ferrari-for-crucial-pirelli-wet-weather-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1876219","title":{"rendered":"Lewis Hamilton returns to F1 track with Ferrari for crucial Pirelli wet weather test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/09042026_sf_pirellifiorano_lh-03713-2.webp_.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Lewis Hamilton returns to F1 track with Ferrari for crucial Pirelli wet weather test<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton have been in F1 testing action at Fiorano.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Lewis Larkam <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-04-10T16:07:42+01:00\">10 Apr 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/09042026_sf_pirellifiorano_lh-03713-2.webp_.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/09042026_sf_pirellifiorano_lh-03713-2.webp_.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/09042026_sf_pirellifiorano_lh-03713-2.webp_.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/09042026_sf_pirellifiorano_lh-03713-2.webp_.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/09042026_sf_pirellifiorano_lh-03713-2.webp_.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/09042026_sf_pirellifiorano_lh-03713-2.webp_.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/09042026_sf_pirellifiorano_lh-03713-2.webp_.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/09042026_sf_pirellifiorano_lh-03713-2.webp_.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/09042026_sf_pirellifiorano_lh-03713-2.webp_.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Hamilton completed Pirelli testing with Ferrari<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>There may be no Formula 1 racing action in April but Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari have been out on track this week.<\/p>\n<p>Seven-time world champion Hamilton and Ferrari completed two days of tyre testing with Pirelli at the Scuderia\u2019s Fiorano test track on Thursday and Friday.<\/p>\n<p>The programme is providing Pirelli some valuable data to help the development work on its 2027 tyres.<\/p>\n<p>The test was dedicated to the development of Pirelli\u2019s wet tyre compounds, with Fiorano being artificially soaked using an irrigation system. As such, Pirelli could extract data from both its intermediate and full wet tyres.<\/p>\n<p>Hamilton completed 142 laps (423km) in Ferrari\u2019s 2026 challenger, the SF-26, on Thursday and was back on track again on Friday to conclude the two-day test.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Pirelli confirmed that Hamilton set a quickest time of 1m01.031s on the opening day of running at Ferrari\u2019s private test track.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe first day of Pirelli testing dedicated to the development of wet-weather compounds concluded today at the Fiorano circuit,\u201d the Italian manufacturer said at the end of Thursday.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-604e7a34a6b6330802d0391e29ec0f4dc81d3b7d831fc11d06888d9e0b4458a5\">  Ferrari back in F1 test action at Fiorano   F1 championship leader hints at \u201cmajor changes\u201d coming for Ferrari <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cLewis Hamilton completed 142 laps of Ferrari\u2019s private track, covering a total of 423 kilometres, as he tested various Full Wet tyre configurations throughout the morning and into the early afternoon.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe programme then concluded with a number of runs on different Intermediate tyre variants to round off the day.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe track was artificially watered using the circuit\u2019s irrigation system, creating consistent wet conditions, with ambient temperatures reaching 21\u00b0C.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-6b250a694fd068c28238e3e10f6341db511b3cdbcb276672098f1a46d2b1d09e\">  Former Ferrari F1 winner wary of Lewis Hamilton\u2019s early 2026 results   Haas \u201chave to be happy\u201d if Ferrari poaches \u201cfaultless\u201d Bearman for F1 2027 <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cThe fastest lap of the day was a 1:01.031.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe British driver will be back on track tomorrow to continue the wet-weather testing programme.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc did not take part and has instead been focusing on simulator work at Maranello.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Ferrari\u2019s outing followed a Pirelli tyre test conducted by Red Bull and Racing Bulls following the Japanese Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<p>Next week, Mercedes and McLaren will be carrying out further tests for Pirelli at the Nurburgring (14-15 April).<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>It is understood that Ferrari will hold a filming day later this month at Monza that will be used to help optimise its 2026 power unit and test items planned for introduction at the Miami Grand Prix on 3 May.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 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As such, Pirelli could extract data from both its intermediate and full wet tyres.<\/p>\n<p>Hamilton completed 142 laps (423km) in Ferrari\u2019s 2026 challenger, the SF-26, on Thursday and was back on track again on Friday to conclude the two-day test.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Pirelli confirmed that Hamilton set a quickest time of 1m01.031s on the opening day of running at Ferrari\u2019s private test track.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe first day of Pirelli testing dedicated to the development of wet-weather compounds concluded today at the Fiorano circuit,\u201d the Italian manufacturer said at the end of Thursday.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-604e7a34a6b6330802d0391e29ec0f4dc81d3b7d831fc11d06888d9e0b4458a5\">  Ferrari back in F1 test action at Fiorano   F1 championship leader hints at \u201cmajor changes\u201d coming for Ferrari <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cLewis Hamilton completed 142 laps of Ferrari\u2019s private track, covering a total of 423 kilometres, as he tested various Full Wet tyre configurations throughout the morning and into the early afternoon.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe programme then concluded with a number of runs on different Intermediate tyre variants to round off the day.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe track was artificially watered using the circuit\u2019s irrigation system, creating consistent wet conditions, with ambient temperatures reaching 21\u00b0C.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-6b250a694fd068c28238e3e10f6341db511b3cdbcb276672098f1a46d2b1d09e\">  Former Ferrari F1 winner wary of Lewis Hamilton\u2019s early 2026 results   Haas \u201chave to be happy\u201d if Ferrari poaches \u201cfaultless\u201d Bearman for F1 2027 <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cThe fastest lap of the day was a 1:01.031.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe British driver will be back on track tomorrow to continue the wet-weather testing programme.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc did not take part and has instead been focusing on simulator work at Maranello.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Ferrari\u2019s outing followed a Pirelli tyre test conducted by Red Bull and Racing Bulls following the Japanese Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<p>Next week, Mercedes and McLaren will be carrying out further tests for Pirelli at the Nurburgring (14-15 April).<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>It is understood that Ferrari will hold a filming day later this month at Monza that will be used to help optimise its 2026 power unit and test items planned for introduction at the Miami Grand Prix on 3 May.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>There may be no Formula 1 racing action in April but Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari have been out on track this week.<\/p>\n<p>Seven-time world champion Hamilton and Ferrari completed two days of tyre testing with Pirelli at the Scuderia\u2019s Fiorano test track on Thursday and Friday.<\/p>\n<p>The programme is providing Pirelli some valuable data to help the development work on its 2027 tyres.<\/p>\n<p>The test was dedicated to the development of Pirelli\u2019s wet tyre compounds, with Fiorano being artificially soaked using an irrigation system. As such, Pirelli could extract data from both its intermediate and full wet tyres.<\/p>\n<p>Hamilton completed 142 laps (423km) in Ferrari\u2019s 2026 challenger, the SF-26, on Thursday and was back on track again on Friday to conclude the two-day test.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Pirelli confirmed that Hamilton set a quickest time of 1m01.031s on the opening day of running at Ferrari\u2019s private test track.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe first day of Pirelli testing dedicated to the development of wet-weather compounds concluded today at the Fiorano circuit,\u201d the Italian manufacturer said at the end of Thursday.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-604e7a34a6b6330802d0391e29ec0f4dc81d3b7d831fc11d06888d9e0b4458a5\">  Ferrari back in F1 test action at Fiorano   F1 championship leader hints at \u201cmajor changes\u201d coming for Ferrari <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cLewis Hamilton completed 142 laps of Ferrari\u2019s private track, covering a total of 423 kilometres, as he tested various Full Wet tyre configurations throughout the morning and into the early afternoon.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe programme then concluded with a number of runs on different Intermediate tyre variants to round off the day.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe track was artificially watered using the circuit\u2019s irrigation system, creating consistent wet conditions, with ambient temperatures reaching 21\u00b0C.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-6b250a694fd068c28238e3e10f6341db511b3cdbcb276672098f1a46d2b1d09e\">  Former Ferrari F1 winner wary of Lewis Hamilton\u2019s early 2026 results   Haas \u201chave to be happy\u201d if Ferrari poaches \u201cfaultless\u201d Bearman for F1 2027 <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cThe fastest lap of the day was a 1:01.031.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe British driver will be back on track tomorrow to continue the wet-weather testing programme.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc did not take part and has instead been focusing on simulator work at Maranello.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Ferrari\u2019s outing followed a Pirelli tyre test conducted by Red Bull and Racing Bulls following the Japanese Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<p>Next week, Mercedes and McLaren will be carrying out further tests for Pirelli at the Nurburgring (14-15 April).<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>It is understood that Ferrari will hold a filming day later this month at Monza that will be used to help optimise its 2026 power unit and test items planned for introduction at the Miami Grand Prix on 3 May.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/f1\/news\/1092965\/1\/lewis-hamilton-returns-f1-track-ferrari-crucial-pirelli-wet-weather-test&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/09042026_sf_pirellifiorano_lh-03713-2.webp_.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Lewis Hamilton returns to F1 track with Ferrari for crucial Pirelli wet weather test Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton have been in F1 testing action at Fiorano. 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