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.
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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In the 2026 F1 Miami GP's extended 90-minute practice session, Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli and George Russell led long-run averages on heavy fuel, simulating race pace. Ferrari and Red Bull showed improvements, narrowing the gap to the leaders ahead of the sprint weekend.
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.
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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.
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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Mercedes has won the first two grands prix and a sprint race of the 2026 Formula 1 season, prompting questions about whether any team can challenge for both titles. A panel of Motorsport.com journalists offers varied opinions on the Silver Arrows' lead after races in Australia and China. While some see inevitable victory, others highlight potential threats from Ferrari and internal factors.
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