Breaking News: Hamilton CRASHES as Ferrari’s Barcelona Plans Are…read more
Breaking News: Hamilton CRASHES as Ferrari’s Barcelona Plans Are…read more
In an unexpected twist during the latest Formula 1 pre-season testing, Lewis Hamilton was involved in a high-speed crash, forcing Mercedes to halt their session and assess the damage to his car. Fortunately, the seven-time world champion emerged unhurt, but the incident has caused a significant disruption to the team’s testing schedule.
Hamilton, who had been looking to gather crucial data in preparation for the 2025 season, lost control of his Mercedes at the notorious Turn 12 during a late-afternoon run. The car was extensively damaged in the impact, forcing the team to send it back to the garage for repairs. Although Mercedes confirmed that Hamilton was physically fine, the team now faces a race against time to get the car ready for upcoming sessions. The crash has also raised concerns about the stability of the new car setup, which had been showing promising results earlier in testing.
Meanwhile, Ferrari’s pre-season preparations have also hit a major obstacle. The Scuderia team had planned to roll out their new car at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona for a series of critical tests, but due to unexpected technical delays, those plans have been put on hold. Sources close to Ferrari confirmed that issues related to the final stages of their car’s development have hindered their ability to conduct the planned sessions on time. As a result, Ferrari will now need to revise their testing calendar and push back the date for their car’s first full outing.
The delay comes at a challenging time for the Italian team, who are hoping to make significant strides in 2025 following a strong but ultimately fruitless campaign last year. With their competitors, particularly Mercedes and Red Bull, already ahead in terms of testing mileage, Ferrari faces a difficult challenge in catching up and fine-tuning their new car.
Both Mercedes and Ferrari are under pressure to maximize the remaining time before the season opener, and every missed test day or setback could have long-lasting implications for their performance when the season officially begins. Fans of both teams are anxiously awaiting updates as the teams work around the clock to overcome these hurdles and ensure they’re ready for the start of the 2025 Formula 1 campaign.
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