The incident happened during a three-day test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in the team’s 2023 F1 car.

"Lewis Hamilton fans can feel delighted" rather than concerned after his Ferrari testing crash, Peter Windsor explains.

The seven-time world champion made headlines when he crashed his Ferrari during the team’s pre-season testing programme. Hamilton was unhurt in the accident which took place on the second day of running during a behind closed doors test at Barcelona last Wednesday.

Lewis Hamilton crashed during the second day of Ferrari's private test at the Circuit de Cataunya on Wednesday, a source has told ESPN.

Taking to social media after the reported accident, F1 journalist Scott Mitchell-Malm wrote: "Lewis Hamilton crashed during Ferrari’s private test with its 2023 #F1 car at Barcelona. Made contact with the barriers and caused damage that can be repaired today.

It seems as though Lewis Hamilton might still be figuring out his footing at Ferrari's testing days. At least, based on the fact that the seven-time Formula 1 champion crashed during his second test day with the team, while testing in Spain.

Lewis Hamilton is continuing to get to grips with life as a Ferrari driver during a private test session for him and teammate Charles Leclerc in Barcelona this week.

Lewis Hamilton is testing in Barcelona this week as Ferrari give their new seven-time champion racer as much time as possible to prepare for the start of the new Formula 1 season

Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton have reportedly left Barcelona before the Testing of Previous Cars (TPC) session officially ends on Thursday,

Lewis Hamilton crashed on his third day of running for new team Ferrari. The seven-time world champion, whose unveiling outside the factory in Maranello last week triggered a “frenzy” in Italy, was able to walk away unhurt after hitting the barriers at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.