F1 Today: Ferrari lifts cover on 2026 car, Alpine unveils A526 car

The Ferrari team revealed the SF-26 challenger – the car Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc will drive throughout the 2026 season.

The Italian outfit took to its Fiorano circuit in Maranello for a light shakedown following the announcement of its new machinery. Hamilton drove around the circuit before teammate Leclerc also took a turn to get a feel for the new car.

Following the unveiling of the SF-26, Ferrari will head to Spain, where it will participate in the pre-season shakedown at the Barcelona circuit.

It is worth noting that the Ferrari outfit was not the only team to unveil their car, with the Alpine team also showcasing its A526 challenger.

The Enstone-based outfit, which endured a torrid 2025 season, finishing last in the Constructors’ Championship, revealed its pink and blue liveried machinery for the new campaign.

During the car reveal, team executive Flavio Briatore was bullish about his expectations for the car. The 75-year-old expressed his confidence that the team would see an upsurge in form compared to the struggles it faced last season.

However, driver Pierre Gasly opted for a more cautious approach, stressing that he has modest expectations of the car, largely due to the sweeping regulation changes Formula 1 has undergone for the 2026 campaign.

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