Ferrari 2026 F1 car set for Fiorano shakedown as key date emerges. Ferrari is preparing for the 2026 Formula 1 season.

Ferrari 2026 begins with the first key dates

After the announcement of the presentation date, the possible timing of the first shakedown for the Ferrari that will chase the Formula 1 title in 2026 has also emerged. Ferrari’s 2026 campaign has now officially begun, with the Scuderia confirming when the covers will be lifted from the car that will mark the debut of the new regulatory cycle. Alongside this milestone, attention has also turned to the days when Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc are expected to drive the new car for the first time, replacing the SF-25.

The Fiorano shakedown date emerges

The Scuderia from Maranello is expected to take to the track immediately after the presentation, on 23 January, officially opening its preparations for the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship. The home circuit at Fiorano has always been a symbolic place for the Prancing Horse. It is here that the first impressions of a new Ferrari are formed, mixing emotion, curiosity, and meticulous attention to detail. A shakedown is not a true performance test, but it is a crucial step to verify the correct functioning of the car, its electronic systems, and overall reliability before the official testing sessions begin.

The run at Fiorano will also represent the first moment when drivers, engineers, and fans will be able to see the new Ferrari in motion. Every detail, from the sound of the power unit to braking behaviour, will be closely observed, especially after a season that left many Tifosi with a bitter taste. For the team led by Frederic Vasseur, 2026 is a decisive year, with the clear objective of returning to the fight for victories and championships. In this context, the first shakedown is only the starting point of a long and complex journey, but one filled with meaning.

At Fiorano, the focus is not on chasing lap times but on gathering vital technical feedback and validations from the intensive winter development efforts. Nonetheless, as is tradition, any Ferrari appearance on track invariably captures the imagination and attention of the entire Formula 1 community. The distinctive sound of the Prancing Horse is poised to echo once again, reigniting hopes for a season where the Scuderia emerges as a true protagonist.