Ferrari
Leclerc drops to eighth after 20-second Miami GP penalty for last-lap off-tracks
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Ferrari's Charles Leclerc dropped from sixth to eighth place after receiving a 20-second post-race time penalty at the 2026 Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix. The FIA stewards converted an uncompleted drive-through penalty for multiple off-track excursions following a final-lap spin at Turn 3 that damaged his car, ruling he gained a lasting advantage despite impaired handling.
Guenther Steiner believes Ferrari faces several minor issues rather than one major problem after McLaren's strong performance at the Miami Grand Prix. The former Haas team principal shared his views on The Red Flags Podcast.
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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.
Mercedes leads the 2026 Formula 1 season after three rounds, with Kimi Antonelli topping the drivers' standings and his team 45 points ahead of Ferrari in constructors. The championship leader anticipates Ferrari closing the gap thanks to the new Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities rule. Antonelli won the last two races in China and Japan.
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Charles Leclerc believes Ferrari can achieve 'huge gains' across its 2026 Formula 1 car, including the power unit, chassis, aerodynamics and tyre management. The Scuderia trails Mercedes, which has won the opening three grands prix this season. Leclerc stressed the need for improvements in every area to compete effectively.
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur believes the upcoming FIA engine tests closing Mercedes' compression ratio loophole from 1 June will not significantly alter the balance of power. He views the ADUO mechanism as a better opportunity to close the gap. Vasseur emphasised that performance involves more than just the internal combustion engine.
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Ferrari tested a novel winglet on the front of the halo during practice and the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix but removed it ahead of qualifying. The team faced questions over its legality from the FIA and a rival protest threat. Officials believe it acted as a windscreen to redirect airflow.
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