Lewis Hamilton cut a positive figure after his morning session during day four winter testing, saying Ferrari week has been "better than previously experienced". The 41-year-old took to the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on Thursday as the first week of testing for the 2026 season entered its penultimate day.

Lewis Hamilton said Ferrari have made a better start to Formula 1 pre-season testing than they did last year as he praised the team for amassing an "amazing" amount of mileage in Barcelona.

The new Mercedes made a strong impression on rivals.