Ferrari

Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc finished fifth and sixth in second practice at the Japanese Grand Prix, trailing McLaren's Oscar Piastri by seven and eight tenths of a second. Hamilton described the SF-26 as not quick enough, citing balance issues and poor straight-line speed. The team plans overnight adjustments to challenge McLaren behind leaders Mercedes.

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Former Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer has rejected suggestions that Lewis Hamilton regrets his move to Ferrari following Kimi Antonelli's maiden victory at the Chinese Grand Prix. The win came in the second round of the 2026 season, with Hamilton achieving his first podium finish for Ferrari.

Lewis Hamilton edged Charles Leclerc for third place in an intense on-track duel during the Chinese Grand Prix at Shanghai International Circuit. The battle, which saw Hamilton claim his first Ferrari podium, prompted criticism from 1997 champion Jacques Villeneuve for being too aggressive. Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur admitted to feeling scared but praised his drivers' professionalism.

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Charles Leclerc of Ferrari faced a power unit management problem during sprint qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix, which cost him potential grid position. The issue arose from energy depletion on the track's long back straight in his final SQ3 lap. This incident underscores the complexities of current Formula 1 power units and hybrid strategies.

Ferrari demonstrated stronger race performance than qualifying suggested at the 2026 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, finishing third and fourth behind Mercedes' 1-2 — as detailed in our Mercedes dominance report. Team principal Fred Vasseur highlighted the result as more representative of the team's potential under new regulations, with Charles Leclerc briefly leading.

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The nearly new 1992 Ferrari F40 (chassis ZFFSR93B000093892), sold for $5.23 million at RM Sotheby's Miami auction last week, is now at risk of confiscation by Swedish courts amid a bankruptcy case involving real estate group Kvalitena AB.