シャルル・ルクレールは、パワーユニットの不利により、フェラーリが2026年のF1シーズンでメルセデスに追いつくのは困難な状況にあると考えている。彼は、チームのエンジンがメルセデスとレッドブル・フォードのユニットの両方に遅れをとっていると述べた。
ルクレールは、フェラーリがモントリオールでのレース後にFIAの追加開発・アップグレード機会制度を通じて性能向上を図ることを期待していると語った。この制度は、追加開発の適格性を判断するために、全5メーカーの出力を測定するものである。
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Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc finished fifth and eighth after struggling with severe rear tyre degradation during the Austrian Grand Prix. Both drivers expressed confusion over the sudden loss of grip in hot conditions.
Charles Leclerc believes Ferrari's extensive upgrades to its SF-26 car will not close the gap to dominant Mercedes at this weekend's Miami Grand Prix. Despite bringing the most updates of any team, Leclerc expects the Silver Arrows to remain ahead after winning all three races so far in 2026. He anticipates a tighter battle with McLaren instead.
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McLaren driver Lando Norris believes Ferrari would dominate the 2026 Formula 1 season if it improved its engine performance to match its chassis strength. His comments followed Lewis Hamilton's victory for Ferrari at the Barcelona Grand Prix.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has revealed that Formula 1 teams and the FIA are in talks about potential hardware tweaks to the 2026 power units. These could include larger battery capacity or increased fuel flow to improve driving dynamics. Recent regulation adjustments ahead of the Miami Grand Prix aim to address some issues, but more substantial changes may take time.
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Mattia Binotto, head of Audi's Formula 1 project, has pinpointed the power unit as the primary area costing the team performance this season. He emphasized that improvements in energy efficiency, deployment, and driveability could yield significant gains. The comments come during a five-week break in the F1 calendar.