Ferrari conducts first laps at Madring with Leclerc and Hamilton
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 2:52 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc became the first driver to post laps at the Madring circuit during a filming session on Thursday. The team shared images and videos of the SF-26 on the 22-turn layout, which will host the Spanish Grand Prix on September 11-13, 2026. Lewis Hamilton is also scheduled to complete laps. The test follows a successful British Grand Prix, where Leclerc secured victory and Hamilton finished third, bolstering their championship prospects.
- •Ferrari's filming session marks the first F1 laps at Madring.
- •Leclerc and Hamilton are testing the new 22-turn circuit.
- •The Madring will host the Spanish Grand Prix this September.
- •Ferrari recently had a successful outing at the British Grand Prix.
"Charles Leclerc and Ferrari posted the first laps of the Madring circuit in an F1 car on Thursday, with the team taking part in a filming session at the all-new venue.
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