Charles Leclerc believes the characteristics of Zandvoort could give Ferrari and the SF-26 a better opportunity than the team has traditionally enjoyed at the Dutch Grand Prix. Speaking on Thursday ahead of the 2026 race weekend, the Monegasque explained why the technical circuit could play to some of Ferrari’s strengths, while admitting that possible rain […] The post Will Zandvoort suit the…
Lewis Hamilton has returned from Formula 1’s summer break with a very different feeling about Ferrari compared with 12 months ago. It is not only because he sits second in the Drivers’ Championship, but above all because the seven-time world champion believes he has finally developed the close understanding with Maranello that makes him feel […] The post Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari is now…
Charles Leclerc has arrived at Zandvoort with renewed confidence in Ferrari and the development direction of the SF-26. Formula 1 is preparing to return to action after the summer break, and the Monegasque believes the Maranello team now has a clear understanding of both where its car has improved and which areas still require work. […] The post Ferrari SF-26 development plan gives Charles Leclerc…
Lewis Hamilton has reportedly extended his Ferrari stay, securing his place at Maranello beyond the period initially guaranteed by his first agreement with the Italian team. According to Spanish sports broadcaster Partidazo de COPE and journalist Carlos Miquel, the seven-time Formula 1 world champion has officially signed the extension that will keep him with Ferrari. […] The post Lewis Hamilton…
Ferrari remains firmly in contention for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship drivers’ title, but its path back into the manufacturers’ battle has become considerably more difficult. Changes to the final part of the WEC calendar have not only replaced two Middle Eastern rounds with Barcelona and Monza; they have also reduced the number of […] The post Ferrari’s 2026 WEC title hopes: how the…
Mercedes may be setting the competitive benchmark with the W17 in Formula 1’s new regulatory era, but Ferrari has emerged as an important technical reference point in a very different sense. Several concepts introduced on the SF-26 have subsequently appeared in related forms on rival cars, giving Maranello an increasingly influential role in shaping some […] The post Why Ferrari’s radical SF-26…
The 2027 Formula 1 driver line-up is beginning to take shape, with Ferrari, McLaren, Williams and Cadillac already able to count on complete driver pairings, while Max Verstappen has removed one of the biggest uncertainties by extending his Red Bull contract until 2030. However, several teams still have decisions to make before next season’s grid […] The post 2027 F1 driver line-up: Ferrari, Red…
Ferrari has returned to full operation after the Formula 1 summer break with development work continuing on two fronts: a revised SF-26 aerodynamic package for Zandvoort and durability testing of the new ADUO2-derived power unit that is scheduled to debut at Monza. The objective at Maranello is clear: begin the second half of the season […] The post Ferrari tests ADUO2 engine for Monza as SF-26…
Max Verstappen’s decision to extend his Red Bull contract until the end of 2030 has inevitably shaken up the Formula 1 paddock. The Dutch champion’s previous deal was due to expire at the end of 2028, but the new agreement adds another two seasons and brings months of speculation and rumours about his future to […] The post Max Verstappen chooses Red Bull through 2030 – and Ferrari is among the…
Ferrari has made another aerodynamic change to the SF-26 for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, removing the central “castle” from the high-downforce rear-wing configuration used in Hungary while preparing to introduce a new floor. The Maranello team is continuing its policy of bringing developments race by race, with the floor expected to be the […] The post F1 Dutch GP: Ferrari revises SF-26…