Alexandre
During closed-door testing in Barcelona, an unexpected event disrupted the team's schedule. Scuderia Ferrari. Lewis Hamiltonat the wheel of the SF-23, was involved in an accident this morning. If the seven-time Formula 1 escaped unscathed, while the red single-seater suffered significant damage.
An incident in the last section of the circuit
At around 11 a.m., Hamilton lost control of the SF-23 on the final section of the Montmeló circuit, colliding violently with the safety barriers. The impact damaged the car's suspension and several aerodynamic components. Although the medical teams on site were quick to intervene, Hamilton was able to exit the cockpit unharmed. The car was then towed back to the pits for a thorough analysis of the damage.
An ongoing investigation
Ferrari engineers, led by Matteo Togninalli, immediately set about assessing the extent of the damage. At the same time, the technical team, led by Jérôme D'Ambrosio, is studying the telemetry data to determine the exact cause of the incident. Was it mechanical failure or pilot error? No conclusions have yet been reached, but the accident has thrown the planned schedule into disarray.
Leclerc impacted by accident
Charles Leclercwho was due to take the wheel of the SF-23 in the afternoon, saw his session delayed by several hours. Even before he could drive, the car had to be adjusted to his preferences (modifications to the seat, pedals and steering wheel, among others). These adjustments, combined with the necessary repairs, are likely to limit the Monegasque driver's driving time. However, private trials are also a good way of learning from such situations...
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