Ferrari emerged as Mercedes’ closest challengers during Sprint Qualifying at the 2026 F1 Chinese GP, showing strong pace throughout the session in Shanghai. Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton consistently ran near the front as the field fought for positions behind the dominant Silver Arrows. Both drivers briefly threatened the top of the timing sheets during…
Heading into the Chinese GP this weekend, Charles Leclerc has opened up about the impact of multiple set-up changes on his performance in Melbourne, whether the SF-26 suits Lewis Hamilton more, whether Ferrari can challenge Mercedes in Shanghai, and how difficult it is to process the new regulations and effectively deal with the energy requirements…
With safety issues becoming a major talking point in F1 yet again following the 2026 Australian GP, Andrea Stella shared his concerns over the race starts, the massive speed differentials between cars, and overtaking. Meanwhile, drivers Carlos Sainz and Pierre Gasly were vocal about the perils of the straight-line mode on Lap 1 and while…
Ferrari enjoyed a decent start to their campaign at the 2026 F1 Australian GP, with Charles Leclerc finishing third, behind the two Mercedes of George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, and just ahead of his team-mate Lewis Hamilton in fourth. The team’s expected start line advantage that was seen in testing translated into the opening F1…
Charles Leclerc delivered one of the drives of the day at the 2026 F1 Australian GP, storming into the lead off the start and providing George Russell with a stern early test before ultimately having to settle for third place. Despite the result, the Monégasque was in a reflective mood after the race, offering a…
Charles Leclerc finished P4 as the first Qualifying session of the season got underway at the 2026 F1 Australian GP. While it provided some chaos, the Ferrari man kept his head down and stayed focused. With a lap time of 1:19.327, the gap to polesitter George Russell was 0.809s — a significant margin that would…
Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton reflected on the team’s pace after Friday’s practice sessions at the 2026 F1 Australian GP. Both drivers concluded the opening day at Albert Park as productive, although they acknowledged that Ferrari still has work to do to match their rivals. Early indications, however, suggest that Mercedes may currently…
Heading into the Australian GP this weekend, Charles Leclerc has shared his thoughts on whether Ferrari can start the campaign off on the right foot, the characteristics of the new F1 cars, their decision to prioritise the development of the SF-26 early on last year, the pecking order in Melbourne, and the factor he expects…
Ahead of the start of the 2026 F1 season, Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has stated that the Australian GP will give the team the opportunity to gauge their competitiveness against the grid. The 2026 F1 season will introduce a new regulation cycle. To prepare for these changes, F1 teams, including Ferrari, tested their 2026…
As F1 pre-season testing wrapped up for 2026 in Bahrain, Fred Vasseur struck a measured but quietly optimistic tone about Scuderia Ferrari’s perparation ahead of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. Fred Vasseur relatively happy following 2026 F1 pre-season testing for Ferrari Speaking after the 2026 pre-season testing in Bahrain, Vasseur said he was satisfied with…
