シャルル・ルクレールとルイス・ハミルトンは、オーストラリアでの好スタートを受けて、2026年中国グランプリでフェラーリがメルセデスをより厳しく追撃できると期待を表明した。チームはメルボルンで3位と4位を獲得し、メルセデス勢に続いた。両ドライバーは、パフォーマンス差を縮めるための開発努力が進行中だと強調した。
フェラーリは2026年のフォーミュラ1シーズンを、メルボルンのオーストラリアGPで有望なダブルトップ4フィニッシュでスタートした。シャルル・ルクレールはグリッド4番手スタートだったが、序盤をリードした後、2台のメルセデスカーの後方で3位に落ち着いた。ルイス・ハミルトンは、レースウィナーのジョージ・ラッセルに挑みながら4位となった。
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Lewis Hamilton says he feels much happier entering his second year at Ferrari, better integrated with the team after a tough 2025, as the Australian Grand Prix weekend begins. Teammate Charles Leclerc stays neutral on expectations, while both drivers anticipate challenges from the new 2026 regulations.
Mercedes secured a one-two finish at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix, but Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton finished third and fourth, signaling potential for the Italian team. Team principal Fred Vasseur expressed satisfaction with Hamilton's performance despite qualifying challenges. The race highlighted competitive midfield battles under new regulations.
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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.
Charles Leclerc has described the early competitive balance in the 2026 Formula 1 season as complicated to assess. Speaking after the first pre-season test in Bahrain, the Ferrari driver highlighted how teams can conceal their cars' true potential through power unit tweaks. He placed Red Bull and Mercedes ahead of Ferrari, though with a small gap.
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Charles Leclerc secured third place for Ferrari at the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka, holding off Mercedes' George Russell by 0.5 seconds through astute energy management and tactics in the final laps. The result marks Ferrari's third podium in a row—Leclerc's second of the season—providing a vital morale boost amid Mercedes' dominant start with three consecutive wins.
Lewis Hamilton expressed renewed determination for the 2026 Formula 1 season after a challenging debut year at Ferrari. Preseason testing in Bahrain showed promise for the team, with Charles Leclerc posting the fastest time. However, the absence of a permanent race engineer for Hamilton raises potential disruptions.
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George Russell guided Mercedes to a commanding 1-2 finish with rookie teammate Kimi Antonelli at the Formula 1 season-opening 2026 Australian Grand Prix on March 8 at Albert Park, heralding the new regulations era of 50/50 hybrid power units, active aerodynamics, and sustainable fuels. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc held third ahead of Lewis Hamilton by one second, while McLaren's Lando Norris took fifth after Oscar Piastri crashed pre-start.