Rob Smedley warns of soul-destroying Ferrari upgrades

Former Formula 1 engineer Rob Smedley has described Ferrari's Miami Grand Prix upgrades as slightly soul-destroying. He warned that the team risks entering a negative development loop after McLaren gained more performance from its own updates.

Speaking on the High Performance Racing podcast, Smedley said the situation starts from a technical standpoint and forces the team into reverse engineering if wind tunnel and simulation tools fail to match on-track results. This process, he noted, delays further development work that should already be underway in the tunnel.

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Formula 1 tested modifications to its 2026 regulations at the Miami Grand Prix, prompting varied reactions from drivers. While some saw progress in qualifying, concerns persisted over racing dynamics and energy management. Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli won the race amid ongoing debates.

 

 

 

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