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.

Lewis Hamilton’s modified Ferrari SF-23 reportedly collided with a barrier during the private F1 test. Hamilton was unharmed in the crash and was able to exit the car without any injury.