He is a politician who keeps his emotions buttoned up - in public, at least. But he was clearly brimming with anger as he called US President Donald Trump out for his "insulting and frankly appalling" remarks over non-US troops that served in Afghanistan. Trump latest - prince joins condemnation Sir Keir had been in Chequers overnight after hosting his Danish counterpart, Mette Frederiksen, for bilateral talks over Greenland and NATO, coming back to Downing Street on Friday morning amid growing national fury over Mr Trump's disgraceful slur about NATO troops. The prime minister, in his strongest rebuke yet to Mr Trump, was highly critical of his claim that NATO troops in Afghanistan "stayed a little off the front lines". For the record, 1,160 non-US coalition soldiers were killed in Afghanistan, and thousands more were wounded, some suffering life-changing injuries. A total of 457 British troops died in combat alongside US forces. That Mr Trump casually belittled those sacrifices has provoked an outpouring of anger and universal condemnation. It is an insult not just to our forces, but to a relationship forged from common language, and exceptionally close cultural, political, military and economic ties over decades. 👉 Follow Trump100 on your podcast app 👈 In making such offensive remarks, on the heels of threats over sanctions and invasions of a Nato ally, the so-called special relationship is fast becoming a toxic one. For a prime minister, whose first job is the security of this nation and people, a fellow leader insulting his armed forces is a low blow, and I'm told that Mr Starmer wanted to make his position very clear and to speak up for the UK's armed forces. Up until now, he has only ever condemned Mr Trump's comments or actions as wrong. The spell has been broken His comments on Friday were a clear step change as he strongly criticised Mr Trump personally and suggested the US president should apologise. As for the fallout, Downing Street's approach will be to try to continue along as it was, sticking to Britain's principles and values and co-operating with the US on defence, security and intelligence. But there is no doubt that this past week has broken the spell. An increasingly toxic partner Mr Trump's increasingly erratic and outlandish behaviour has left Sir Keir with no other option than to shift away from an approach of 'Trump containment' to calling him out. In other circumstances, a prime minister who has made a great play of Trump management only to see relations sour so badly could be in the firing line. Where he has cover is in the universal condemnation of Mr Trump from all political leaders If anything, Sir Keir will come under more pressure to increase his hostility towards our increasingly toxic partner, the US. Read more on Sky News:Trump's comments 'insulting' - PMDavos was 'hijacked' by one man Allies of his were at pains to stress this is not the beginning of the end of the special relationship, but it is equally true that the events of the past week have made that bond feel far less stable. Sir Keir was already looking to deepen and tighten ties with Europe. After the behaviour of the Trump White House this week, he perhaps wants to turbocharge it.

The biggest names ​in fashion - including Donatella Versace, Tom Ford and Maria Grazia Chiuri - gathered in the Basilica di Santa ⁠Maria degli Angeli on Friday for the funeral. The couturier, who built one of ⁠Italy's most celebrated fashion houses, died on Monday aged 93, with the news being met by an outpouring of tributes from global celebrities. The crowd of mourners - which included actresses Anne Hathaway and Elizabeth Hurley and models Natalia Vodianova and Bianca Brandolini d'Adda - was dotted with splashes of his signature colour "Valentino red". The mourners also included Vogue's global editorial director Anna Wintour, American socialite Olivia Palermo and Valentino's current creative director Alessandro Michele and his predecessor Pierpaolo Piccioli. Valentino's chief executive Riccardo Bellini, French billionaire Francois-Henri Pinault, Antoine Arnault, the eldest son of LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault, and Rachid Mohamed Rachid, ‌chief executive of Mayhoola, also attended. Valentino's co-founder Giancarlo Giammetti, dressed in ​a tailored black satin suit, and his partner, ​Bruce Hoeksema, accompanied the wooden coffin as it entered the church, drawing applause from the crowd outside. "Through him, I discovered beauty, a beauty that followed us throughout our lives, that has kept us busy. We met when we were kids, we dreamed the same dreams, ‌we managed to realise some of them, I would even say many of them," Mr Giammetti said in ‌his eulogy. Mr Hoeksema said: "You ​were beside me when words were not needed. Life was not always perfect, but it was real. One day at a time, for more than 40 years." Valentino dresses became a fixture of Hollywood red carpets - with Julia Roberts, Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Lopez and Cate Blanchett among the stars to have worn his designs. Other famous names included Princess Diana, Queen Rania of Jordan, and former US first lady Jacqueline Kennedy - who wore his dresses throughout her mourning period for John F Kennedy. Hundreds gathered at the basilica, which was designed by Michelangelo and built on the ruins of ancient Roman baths, and famed for the red of its marbled walls and columns. More than 10,000 people have paid their respects to ​Valentino over the past two days as he lay in state in Rome's Piazza Mignanelli, next to his fashion house's historical headquarters. Born Valentino Garavani, in Voghera, northern Italy, he became known simply as Valentino - sharing the name with his eponymous fashion line.

He is a politician who keeps his emotions buttoned up - in public, at least. But he was clearly brimming with anger as he called US President Donald Trump out for his "insulting and frankly appalling" remarks over non-US troops that served in Afghanistan. Trump latest - prince joins condemnation Sir Keir had been in Chequers overnight after hosting his Danish counterpart, Mette Frederiksen, for bilateral talks over Greenland and NATO, coming back to Downing Street on Friday morning amid growing national fury over Mr Trump's disgraceful slur about NATO troops. The prime minister, in his strongest rebuke yet to Mr Trump, was highly critical of his claim that NATO troops in Afghanistan "stayed a little off the front lines". For the record, 1,160 non-US coalition soldiers were killed in Afghanistan, and thousands more were wounded, some suffering life-changing injuries. A total of 457 British troops died in combat alongside US forces. That Mr Trump casually belittled those sacrifices has provoked an outpouring of anger and universal condemnation. It is an insult not just to our forces, but to a relationship forged from common language, and exceptionally close cultural, political, military and economic ties over decades. 👉 Follow Trump100 on your podcast app 👈 In making such offensive remarks, on the heels of threats over sanctions and invasions of a Nato ally, the so-called special relationship is fast becoming a toxic one. For a prime minister, whose first job is the security of this nation and people, a fellow leader insulting his armed forces is a low blow, and I'm told that Mr Starmer wanted to make his position very clear and to speak up for the UK's armed forces. Up until now, he has only ever condemned Mr Trump's comments or actions as wrong. The spell has been broken His comments on Friday were a clear step change as he strongly criticised Mr Trump personally and suggested the US president should apologise. As for the fallout, Downing Street's approach will be to try to continue along as it was, sticking to Britain's principles and values and co-operating with the US on defence, security and intelligence. But there is no doubt that this past week has broken the spell. An increasingly toxic partner Mr Trump's increasingly erratic and outlandish behaviour has left Sir Keir with no other option than to shift away from an approach of 'Trump containment' to calling him out. In other circumstances, a prime minister who has made a great play of Trump management only to see relations sour so badly could be in the firing line. Where he has cover is in the universal condemnation of Mr Trump from all political leaders If anything, Sir Keir will come under more pressure to increase his hostility towards our increasingly toxic partner, the US. Read more on Sky News:Trump's comments 'insulting' - PMDavos was 'hijacked' by one man Allies of his were at pains to stress this is not the beginning of the end of the special relationship, but it is equally true that the events of the past week have made that bond feel far less stable. Sir Keir was already looking to deepen and tighten ties with Europe. After the behaviour of the Trump White House this week, he perhaps wants to turbocharge it.

The Scotland captain is out of contract in the summer. Preliminary talks have started and an outcome is expected in the next few days. Given the 31-year-old's contract situation and stated desire to resolve his future, Liverpool want to honour the huge respect they have for the player and his impact at the club since 2017. Robertson joined Liverpool from Hull City and has been an instrumental part of their Premier League and Champions League winning teams. Transfer Centre LIVE!| Confirmed January transfers so farPremier League fixtures & scores | FREE highlights▶️Got Sky? Watch PL games LIVE on your phone📱Not got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW📺 But he has featured less frequently this season, making just four league starts following the addition of Milos Kerkez. Robertson, who will captain Scotland at the World Cup in the summer, was wanted by Atletico Madrid in the summer but no move materialised. Liverpool will now consider a potential recall for Kostas Tsimikas from his loan at Roma if the Robertson deal goes through. Why are Spurs moving for Robertson? Sky Sports News' Michael Bridge: Spurs need experience. Robertson is a proven winner. They have lost left-back Ben Davies to a serious ankle injury that requires surgery. The addition of another player in that position would mean Djed Spence could move over to his more natural position on the right. Spurs also need more homegrown players in their squad. They are progressing to the knockout stages of the Champions League. They signed 19-year-old left-back Souza from Santos this week but he is a development player. 'Why would Robertson leave Liverpool for Spurs?' Sky Sports' Jay Boothroyd on Fan Club: "Spurs have got Destiny Udogie and Djed Spence - who plays at left-back and is doing really well at left-back - is Robertson the answer? "Andy Robertson is a fantastic player, but if I'm him, do I want to leave Liverpool where I'm arguably second choice and leave that environment to go to Tottenham? That's me being objective. I don't see a world where he would want to do that." What has Robertson said on his future? Robertson addressed his future earlier this month when talking to reporters after Liverpool's FA Cup win over Barnsley. "It's safe to say that I've done absolutely everything for this club in the last eight-and-a-half years and the club have been very good to me," he said. "They have rewarded me with new contracts when I've been playing well. When you do play well, you're rewarding yourself as well. "I've got five months left and we need to see what the options are to stay, if there's options to go and things like that. "I need to sit down with my family first and foremost to see what we want. After a bit of a stressful summer, I've just tried to enjoy being a part of it, being a Liverpool player, trying to qualify for a World Cup. Thankfully I've managed to do that,. "I need to speak to my family and see what we want going forward Then as soon as we make our mind up then we'll let you know when the time is right." Slot: Kerkez is getting stronger and stronger Liverpool losing Robertson would leave Kerkez as the club's clear first-choice left-back option and Arne Slot was full of praise for the Hungarian's improvement - after a tricky start to the season. "If you talk about Milos - and a lot of signings we've made - you can see the progression they're making, in terms of adjustments to the team but also in power," he said in his press conference on Friday. "And Milos is getting stronger and stronger and stronger in my opinion. He plays better and better and better. It was a moment to give him the game during the week as well. "If you look at the age of our signings, they will not only be better in the second half of the season they will be better next season and the season afterwards and the season afterwards. He's improving but not only him." Can Liverpool afford to lose Robertson? Analysis by Sky Sports' Rich Morgan: With summer signing Milos Kerkez now Liverpool's undisputed first-choice left back, it is understandable Andy Robertson, who has only made four Premier League starts this season, is seeking a fresh career challenge, especially with a World Cup fast approaching for the Scotland captain. However, while Liverpool want to honour the huge respect they have for the 31-year-old and his impact at the club since 2017, it will leave the league champions short of numbers at the back. With defenders Giovanni Leoni and Conor Bradley out with season-ending knee injuries, head coach Arne Slot will have to navigate the second half of the campaign with just one recognised left back if Robertson leaves. The Reds' only other option for the role is Kostas Tsimikas, although the Greece international is currently on a season-long loan at AS Roma. It's understood the club will consider a potential recall for the 29-year-old, who has featured in just 16 games in all competitions so far for the Serie A club and is reportedly of interest to Nottingham Forest, while he also said on Friday it was unlikely the club would sign any new players in January. One other option were Kerkez to be missing would be to play Joe Gomez as a makeshift left back, a role the versatile defender fulfilled under previous boss Jurgen Klopp when both Robertson and Tsimikas were missing with injury in the 2023-24 season.

Philip Young, 49, admitted 48 offences relating to Joanne Young, who has waived her legal right to anonymity, between 2010 and 2024. The charges include multiple counts of voyeurism, sexual assault, rape and administering a substance with intent to stupefy Ms Young, 48, "to enable himself or another to engage in sexual activity with her". Ms Young, who divorced him after his arrest in 2024, sat in court on the opposite side of the dock dressed in a long-sleeved black top, supported by her sister and a witness support officer. Four other men denied committing sexual offences against Ms Young, while a fifth is yet to enter pleas. Young, who served as a Conservative Swindon borough councillor, in Wiltshire, between 2007 and 2010, stood in the dock wearing a grey sweater. He confirmed his name and date of birth before entering his guilty pleas to the following charges, which took almost 30 minutes for the clerk to read out. • 11 counts of rape• Seven counts of sexual assault by penetration• Four counts of sexual touching• 11 counts of administering a substance with intent to stupefy/overpower to allow sexual activity• 14 counts of voyeurism• Publishing obscene articles Some of the rape and other sexual offences were allegedly jointly committed with other men. One of the voyeurism charges relates to at least 200 occasions between 2010 and 2024, while he admitted publishing non-consensual intimate photographs and videos of his ex-wife on no fewer than 500 occasions. Young has denied eight other charges, including making indecent and prohibited images of children and possessing extreme pornography. Police described Young as a British national who moved to Enfield, north London, from Swindon, Wiltshire. He has been remanded in custody at Bullingdon prison. Young appeared in the dock alongside five other men, who are also accused of sexual offences against Ms Young. Norman Macksoni, 47, from Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire, appeared wearing a dark blue suit and pleaded not guilty to one count of rape and possession of extreme images. Conner Sanderson Doyle, 31, from Swindon, who had his long hair tied back in a ponytail and was wearing a pale blue suit and dark shirt, denied charges of sexual assault by penetration and sexual touching. Richard Wilkins, 61, from Swindon, wore a dark blue hooded sweatshirt, and denied one count of rape and one count of assault by penetration. Mohammed Hassan, 37, from Swindon, stood in the dock dressed in a dark suit to plead not guilty to sexual touching. Dean Hamilton, 47, of no fixed abode, appeared in court wearing a pale sweater over a light pink shirt with sunglasses hung in his collar. He is yet to enter pleas to one count of rape, one count of sexual assault by penetration and two counts of sexual touching. 'Incredible bravery' Judge Angela Morris, the Recorder of Winchester, released all five of the other men ahead of a trial, which is expected to take up to six weeks, from 5 October. James Foster, specialist Crown Prosecution Service prosecutor, said: "Philip Young has pleaded guilty to 48 serious sexual offences committed against his former wife, Joanne Young. "We worked closely with Wiltshire Police to build a thorough and compelling case that resulted in him pleading guilty to dozens of offences today." Wiltshire Police Detective Superintendent Geoff Smith paid tribute to Joanne Young's "incredible bravery". He said: "Today's hearing is a significant landmark, which has seen Philip Young admit to dozens of serious sexual offences against Joanne Young. "I'd like to pay tribute to Jo for her incredible bravery throughout this process. She continues to be supported by specially trained officers." After the hearing, Wiltshire Police issued an appeal to trace another suspect - a man described as being of a large build, with scarring to the back of his head, prominent lips and a hairy body. He is balding with short or shaved hair, and has one distinctive tattoo on the left side of his chest, in images released by the force, which was taken around April to May 2022. DS Smith said: "We appreciate the graphic nature of these images and that they may be triggering to some people, however we need the public's help to identify this man. "It is unknown whether he lives in Swindon or from outside the county, which is why we request that this is shared as widely as possible to assist our bid to identify him."

While Delroy Lindo can now reflect that being an Oscar nominee "has a certain ring to it", the Sinners star says he was taken by surprise at the news when it first broke. "My son called me," he explains. "I will not say I was asleep, but I was not fully awake, and I'm listening to my son very excitedly say how proud of me he was. "And I then noticed on my phone I had 179 Text messages, so I knew that something was up." While he says he is happy for viewers in the UK to "absolutely" root for him in the best supporting actor category on Oscars night, the Sinners star - who moved to the US in his teens - says he no longer considers himself a Brit. "My career has been birthed and nurtured in America," said Lindo. "I was born in Lewisham hospital, my family's from Jamaica, and my mom was part of the Windrush generation. I am British to that extent, that is my reality. "[But] I thank God I came to America, that I went to acting school in America, that I was a New York-based theatre actor for 10 years before I started doing film, and I thank God Spike Lee saw me on Broadway." As an actor who has quietly built a career of elevating whatever project he's in, some of Lindo's most unforgettable work has been with Lee. In films like Malcolm X, Crooklyn, Clockers and Da 5 Bloods, he's played men shaped by power, anger and history. While, arguably, the recognition is long overdue, his performance in Ryan Coogler's vampire horror Sinners is a stand-out one. His role as the world-weary blues musician Delta Slim is one of the most layered characters of the piece - and one of the most talked about moments in the Jim Crow-era horror is the monologue Lindo delivers about a friend who was lynched. "I started hearing from audiences how that scene was resonating for them, and at that point I knew there was something of real value," he explains. "The fact that Ryan gifted me that monologue in the car, that's really rich stuff for any actor to wrestle with." Read more from Sky News:Oscar nominations: The biggest snubs and surprisesOscar nominations 2026: The full list of stars and films Regardless of how many awards Sinners wins, with its record-breaking 16 nominations it has already made it into the Oscars history books. Whatever happens, Lindo says he's looking forward to celebrating all that he and his co-stars have already achieved. The Oscars takes place in Los Angeles on 15 March.

Veterans and their families, as well as MPs from all parties, have reacted with fury after the US president said NATO troops stayed "a little off the frontlines" in Afghanistan. In an interview with Fox News in Davos, Mr Trump repeated his criticism, saying he was not "sure" the military alliance would "be there if we ever needed them". He added: "We've never needed them. They'll say they sent some troops to Afghanistan... and they did, they stayed a little back, a little off the frontlines." On Friday afternoon, Sir Keir said: "I consider President Trump's remarks to be insulting and frankly, appalling. "And I'm not surprised they've caused such hurt to the loved ones of those who were killed or injured." He added that if he had said something like that, he would "certainly apologise". Earlier, Downing Street said Mr Trump was "wrong" to diminish the role of NATO and British troops in Afghanistan. The prime minister's official spokesman said UK forces had served alongside the US and NATO in "sustained combat operations". Pointing to the 457 British deaths in Afghanistan and the "many hundreds" more who were wounded, he added: "We are incredibly proud of our armed forces and their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten." America is the only NATO member to have invoked the collective security provisions of its Article 5 clause - that an attack against one member is an attack on all. Trump's remarks 'the ultimate insult' Diane Dernie, whose son Ben Parkinson suffered horrific injuries when his vehicle hit a mine in Afghanistan in 2006, said the US president's comments were "the ultimate insult". Mr Parkinson is widely viewed as the most severely injured British soldier to have survived the war. The blast left the former lance bombardier with both legs amputated, a twisted spine and brain damage. His mother said: "I can assure you, the Taliban didn't plant IEDs [improvised explosive devices] miles and miles back from the front line. "Come and look at us, the life that Ben leads - 19-and-a-half years on, still fighting for his care, still fighting for him to have a decent life, recovering from a recent operation. "To hear this man say: 'Oh, well, you just fannied about behind the front lines'... It's the ultimate insult." She said Sir Keir Starmer has "got to stand up for his own armed forces and he's got to absolutely refute what Donald Trump said". "Call him out," she added. 'We shed blood, sweat and tears' Defence minister Al Carns said: "I served five tours in Afghanistan, many alongside my American colleagues. We shed blood, sweat and tears together. Not everybody came home. "These are bonds, I think, forged in fire, protecting the US, our shared interests, but actually protecting democracy overall." The former commando, who served five tours in Afghanistan and was awarded the Military Cross for gallantry, said Mr Trump's comments were "ridiculous", adding: "Many courageous and honourable service personnel from many nations fought on the front line. Many fought way beyond it." Robert Dicketts, whose son Oliver Dicketts, 27, was killed while serving with the Parachute Regiment in Afghanistan in 2006, said: "When I read it, I thought, 'What a bloody cheek!'. "I think my thoughts about Donald Trump are probably unprintable. "To put it politely, Donald Trump's knowledge of history is lacking considerably." 'Heroes who gave their lives in service of our nation' The UK suffered the second-highest number of military deaths in the Afghanistan conflict. The US saw 2,461 deaths. America's allies suffered 1,160 deaths during the conflict - around a third of the total coalition deaths. Defence Secretary John Healey said: "NATO's Article 5 has only been triggered once. The UK and NATO allies answered the US call. And more than 450 British personnel lost their lives in Afghanistan. "Those British troops should be remembered for who they were: heroes who gave their lives in service of our nation." Trump is 'plainly wrong' Social care minister Stephen Kinnock also pointed to the fact that the only time NATO's Article 5 clause - a call for allies to come to a member's defence - had been activated "was to go to the aid of the United States after 9/11". "And many, many British soldiers and many soldiers from other European and NATO allies gave their lives in support of American missions, American-led missions in places like Afghanistan and Iraq," he said. "I am incredibly proud of our armed forces. They have put their lives on the line for our country. They are the definition of honour and valour and patriotism - and anybody who seeks to criticise what they have done and the sacrifices they make is plainly wrong," Mr Kinnock added. Ben McBean lost two limbs while serving with the Royal Marines in Afghanistan. The former commando said: "If someone's speaking the truth, you don't mind, but when it's completely rubbish, it offends you. I was on the frontline every day that I was there. "I have to live like this. I have to try and raise my family with these injuries. Things are difficult mentally, physically and emotionally, and to have someone who can't even fight sleep sit there and just say 'you guys were slightly further back', along with other nations, is offensive." 'We have always been there' Dame Emily Thornberry MP, chair of the Commons Foreign Affairs Select Committee, said Mr Trump's comments were "an insult" to the families of those who died and "so much more than a mistake". Speaking on the BBC's Question Time, Dame Emily said: "How dare he say we weren't on the frontline, how dare he. "We have always been there whenever the Americans have wanted us; we have always been there." In a social media post, Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey MP said: "Trump avoided military service five times. "How dare he question their sacrifice. Farage and all the others still fawning over Trump should be ashamed." Josh Babarinde, Liberal Democrat MP for Eastbourne, wrote in a post on X: "[Donald Trump] can go f**k himself. "Anyone who mocks, demeans or minimises the sacrifices of British troops is no friend of our nation." "The US is a historic friend of the UK's - but not this guy," he said, referring to Mr Trump. Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch said the sacrifice of British and other NATO troops deserved respect, not denigration, adding his comments were "complete nonsense" which could weaken the NATO alliance. "I spoke to parents of young men who had lost their lives in Afghanistan, and I think it is a disgrace to denigrate their memory like that," she said. Mrs Badenoch said there was "too much careless talk from President Trump" and "we mustn't have these sort of throwaway comments that actually weaken the strong relationship between those countries in the alliance". 'I saw the sacrifices made by British soldiers' Tory MP Ben Obese-Jecty, who served in Afghanistan as a captain in the Royal Yorkshire Regiment, said it was "sad to see our nation's sacrifice, and that of our NATO partners, held so cheaply by the president of the United States". He said: "I saw first hand the sacrifices made by British soldiers I served alongside in Sangin, where we suffered horrific casualties, as did the US Marines the following year. "I don't believe US military personnel share the view of President Trump; his words do them a disservice as our closest military allies." Read more from Sky News:Trump promises Greenland 'deal' will be 'amazing' for USIs president's peace board a new UN or a gang of friends? Former UK ambassador to Afghanistan Sir Nicholas Kay told Sky News the US president was "wrong" and he "clearly does not value and appreciate NATO in the same way he ought to". "The president is wrong. He is not known for his respect for other people, and he is not known for his accuracy with facts, and I'm afraid this is another example," he said. Last year, US vice president JD Vance hit back at claims of "disrespecting" British troops who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, after suggesting a potential peacekeeping force in Ukraine would be "20,000 troops from some random country that hasn't fought a war in 30 or 40 years". At the time, only the UK and France had pledged troops to a potential peacekeeping force.

Hamilton was back on track just 47 days after ending his difficult maiden season at the Scuderia in December as he and team-mate Charles Leclerc shook down the new SF-26 at Fiorano, their test track, across a handful of laps on the day it was launched. And despite the expanded pre-season testing programme required for the sport's all-new challengers having reduced the usual length of a driver's winter break, Hamilton said he was feeling refreshed and was keen to get going in earnest. F1 2026: Testing, calendar, line-ups, new regulations, how to watch on Sky SportsWhen are F1's 2026 car launches? | Explaining the Barcelona shakedown testF1 latest: Latest news, gossips and rumours during pre-seasonDownload the Sky Sports app for expert analysis, best video & more📱 "If you probably look at all my other interviews all the other years, I would never say that I get excited. But I'm massively excited and I think that's ok to say that," he told F1. "I'm excited for new beginnings. "It's been such a focus on resetting, having a good break. The break, even though it was the shortest one we've ever had, I would say, it was just what was needed. "Learning new patterns and undoing patterns and removing things that don't serve me or bring the right energy and making sure you're just showing up in the right way." Hamilton and Leclerc will now head to Spain for F1 2026's shakedown week, during which teams can run their car on three of the five days. It will be the first time teams will have seen what their rivals have developed for the start of the new ruleset - which features major changes to chassis, aerodynamics, power units and fuel - up close. "I'm excited about the first test," added Hamilton. "Obviously today you don't get to push it but it feels cool at Fiorano. But obviously next week we will start to try and stretch the legs and see what this new generation of car is going to bring to all of us. "Then it's kind of like unknown in what other people have, what tricks that other people may or may not have and what concepts, all those sorts of things. "I think for us, just keeping our heads down and focusing on our job. But the team feels refreshed and so much work from so many different departments here, it's awesome to see. "So we've got to take this energy and just take it one day at a time." As Ferrari published the first images of the SF-26 to the world on Friday morning, the team were simultaneously putting it on track as fans watched on from outside the circuit permitter. "It's so exciting when they fire the car up and you get the vibration of the new car through your body," said Hamilton. "Literally when they open the [garage] door you can see the tifosi and that's something I will never get used to and something that I'll never be able to forget. "But today is really about reconnecting, reconnecting with the team, reconnecting with that passion of all the people who follow this team. It really also reminds you, reminds me of why I love doing what I do and love this sport." Leclerc: New cars a big challenge for drivers Leclerc, who was the better performing Ferrari driver in 2025 as he claimed seven grand prix podiums, says he is excited by the challenge the new cars will provide. "I think it's one of the biggest changes that has happened in F1 history, so it's been particularly exciting for that," he said. "Since I arrived in F1, I've had one big technical change from 2021 to 2022, but this has nothing to do with that. "We kind of have to relearn most of the programs, we've got to understand the system a lot better in order to make the most out of it. So, there are many, many implications also on the driver's side, the way we drive, the way we'll manage the racing, and this makes it a big challenge, but that's something that excites me. "And with all the work that has been behind the scenes, I was just really keen to finally try it in reality and see how it felt. So, it was very exciting." Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur confirmed that Friday's running had gone to plan, but admitted his squad had only basic targets for the occasion. "It went overall all pretty well," Vasseur told Sky Sports. "We had no major issue and that's only what you can get on the launch. "The target of this is to collect data. We did five laps. It's not that much but at the end of the day, it went well that we collected the data that we wanted to get." 'The time is certainly now for Ferrari to get this right' Sky Sports F1's Ted Kravitz trackside at Fiorano speaking to Sky Sports News: "Whether it's now or never for Lewis Hamilton is really not the point, he's won his championships, he's come to Ferrari, he's building a winning team here. It's the second year of that project and it coincides with the biggest rule change that we've had in living memory. "The time is certainly now for Ferrari to get this right and to have a winning car. That's the expectation here of the SF-26. They won a Sprint last year but they didn't manage to win a grand prix, so they'll be hoping for some wins throughout 2026, and more than that, we'll have to see." On Hamilton's 2026 prospects: "I think last year really was the car. And when he had the car available to win in the Sprint in China, he delivered and he did win. "What I think Ross [Brawn] was talking about is that the incentivisation is the possibility to win. Lewis Hamilton is all about winning, we've known that. This is the beginning of his 20th year in Formula 1. "He looked as up for it as I've ever seen him on his way into the garage [ahead of the shakedown]. "I think the incentive is having a car that's able to win. He'll get his head around the new rules and procedures - with energy management and the hybrid system - very quickly, he's as adaptable as anybody on the grid. "And then the rest I think is down to the car as to whether he can win races consistently, and what he can do with Charles Leclerc, and where they can end up in both championships." When is F1 pre-season testing? The introduction of new regulations means there is a robust schedule of three separate testing events before the start of the 2026 season. The first is a behind-closed-doors event in Barcelona from January 26-30, before two tests follow in Bahrain from February 11-13 and 18-20. When is the first F1 race? The teams then have two weeks to prepare for the opening round of the season, which is the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne from March 6-8. The first practice sessions of the season will take place on Friday 6 March, with Qualifying on Saturday 7 March and the opening race on Sunday 8 March. Watch all 24 race weekends from the 2026 Formula 1 season live on Sky Sports F1. Stream Sky Sports with NOW - No contract, cancel anytime