- Hamilton completed 64 laps (≈314 km) in the morning session.
- He recorded a best lap of 1:19.485 during Pirelli’s programme.
- Tyres evaluated were prototype versions based on the C3, C4 and C5 compounds.
- Charles Leclerc completed the afternoon running for Ferrari and set a faster best time (1:18.832).
- Ferrari planned further running the following day with reserve driver Antonio Giovinazzi taking the SF‑26.
- Racing Bulls also participated in the Pirelli test on adjacent days with their drivers.
- Pirelli gathered combined data (127 laps, 623 km for Ferrari drivers) to finalise 2027 tyre specifications.
- Imola is being considered as a European replacement for the Qatar/Abu Dhabi finale if required, so recent running with both Ferrari race drivers could be strategically valuable.
- Times were not indicative of competitive pace — the programme focused on tyre development rather than outright lap times.
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