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F1 Today | Hamilton breaks record, Racing Bulls test their car
- Savannah Lenz
Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton have both continued to share short glimpses into his time so far in Maranello. Hamilton will be there on Wednesday for his first run in a car, which will also be televised. Also completing a run in Italy will be the Racing Bulls, with Yuki Tsunoda, Isack Hadjar and Ayumu Iwasa.
Hamilton is well 'liked'
In only 24 hours, Hamilton has already managed to beat a record. Before Hamilton arrived at Ferrari's headquarters, the most liked Formula 1 photo on the social media app Instagram featured his teammate, Charles Leclerc, his dog Leo, and Hamilton's dog, Roscoe. Now, the most liked photo is that of Hamilton in front of Enzo Ferrari's house. Both posts were made by Hamilton, but the post that has overtaken the joint photo is solely of Hamilton and his time at Ferrari.
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The Racing Bull to complete a TPC
On the 21, 22, and 23 of January, Visa Cash App Racing Bulls will take to the Imola circuit to complete a Testing of Previous Cars (TPC) with their three drivers. Yuki Tsnuoda, Isack Hadjar and Ayumu Iwasa will each take a day to test. There is a limit on how many kilometres they can drive, with it being set at 1,000 kilometres or 620 miles. The trio will not be able to use their newest car but instead will test the team's older cars, one from 2023.
Hamilton's first time in Ferrari to be broadcasted
Speaking of a TPC, both Hamilton and Leclerc will also be jumping in the car to run a few tests. This TPC will be televised as it will be Hamilton's first time in a Ferrari. At Sky Sports Italia, the test will be broadcasted trackside as it is a momentous time for both the driver and the team. Not only that, but also as Vicky Piria, Davide Camicioli, and Marc Gené will be answering questions on YouTube and TikTok as Hamilton makes his debut at Fiorano. They will test out two previous cars, one from the 2022 season and one from the 2023.
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