Lewis Hamilton began Pirelli tests in Fiorano.

Lewis Hamilton began Pirelli tests in Fiorano.

      On Thursday, the Ferrari team began testing Pirelli tire prototypes for the 2027 season. The work is taking place at the Fiorano track, and Lewis Hamilton was the first to take the wheel. The seven-time world champion is expected to complete a full day, and on Friday he will be replaced by Charles Leclerc. It was previously reported that Pirelli requested Ferrari to provide the team's main drivers for the tests instead of the reserve drivers. This is already the second round of tests for Ferrari in April. The first took place in Mugello on April 1-2 as part of the TPC (Testing of a Previous Car) program, featuring Antonio Giovinazzi, Arthur Leclerc, and Antonio Fuoco.

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Lewis Hamilton began Pirelli tests in Fiorano.

On Thursday, the Ferrari team began testing Pirelli tire prototypes for the 2027 season.