Ferrari SF-26

[SLDKieran]

First problem for Ferrari, Red flag. Could be fuel tank testing too, so close to the end of the session...?

Yea the car ran out of fuel, confirmed by Vasseur

[FerrariF60]

Ferrari’s issue wasn’t engine-related. They deliberately ran out of fuel to validate fuel consumption, Vasseur has just confirmed.

[continuum16]

First problem for Ferrari, Red flag. Could be fuel tank testing too, so close to the end of the session...?

Given there was no nasty sound from the onboard, smoke from the outside, or notable electrical failure visible it’s likely they ran out of fuel, otherwise probably some kind of sensor issue. The timing definitely lends itself to the out-of-fuel theory.

If that is the case it would seem that the SF-26 and its PU would have been the most reliable combination across all six days of testing so far, which would be impressive.

[SiLo]

Hey guys, maybe they ran out of fuel? Quick someone else post about it!

[Badger]

Ferrari's new front wing is very similar to RB.

[ryaan2904]

First problem for Ferrari, Red flag. Could be fuel tank testing too, so close to the end of the session...?

I heard on youtube that they deliberately ran the car out of fuel to simulate zero fuel condition

[Gridlock]

First problem for Ferrari, Red flag. Could be fuel tank testing too, so close to the end of the session...?

I heard on youtube that they deliberately ran the car out of fuel to simulate zero fuel condition

I'm a little surprised these cars can't run in EV-only mode, although I guess hydraulic pressure comes from the ICE or something similar, and there's little benefit in doing it.

[ryaan2904]

First problem for Ferrari, Red flag. Could be fuel tank testing too, so close to the end of the session...?

I heard on youtube that they deliberately ran the car out of fuel to simulate zero fuel condition

I'm a little surprised these cars can't run in EV-only mode, although I guess hydraulic pressure comes from the ICE or something similar, and there's little benefit in doing it.

Maybe they can? Doesnt the MGUK deliver power directly to the crank or the driveshaft? But i think it will be really embarrassing for a team if the ICE fails and they drive back to the pits looking like a Prius

[matteosc]

from @ScarbsTech
details about rear end:
https://x.com/ScarbsTech/status/2022263 ... 92/photo/1

I find these details quite innovative, but I am confused why are they showing all these so early on...
I think these are not just fine details but concepts, which they will retain, so I would wait with such things till Melbourne... I hope they'll prove me wrong. And I am not up to date to all the diffusers out there in 2026. Perhaps not that unique?

If it is a main concept of the car, you want to test it (aside from the fact that producing additional parts just to fool the rivals is still costly). Showing things a few weeks in advance is better than showing up in Melbourne not knowing exactly how they will work.

[michl420]

First problem for Ferrari, Red flag. Could be fuel tank testing too, so close to the end of the session...?

I heard on youtube that they deliberately ran the car out of fuel to simulate zero fuel condition

I'm a little surprised these cars can't run in EV-only mode, although I guess hydraulic pressure comes from the ICE or something similar, and there's little benefit in doing it.

They surley could (can) if they want. The MGUK turns the crankshaft and for everything "behind" it makes no differents.
But I guss it is not good for the ICE to move when it is "cold".

[hollus]

Livery posts are being deleted from this CAR thread. Even from several days back, they are like rabbits!
Livery posts in the TEAM thread. Thanks.

[AR3-GP]

Did anyone happen to see the picture on one of the blogs or social media that showed the inside of the Ferrari front wheel? I remember seeing it and it was very similar to this on the inside.


I thought it was interesting, but can't find the picture anymore.

[PlatinumZealot]

New demands on the front and rear brakes with the additional regeneration. Perhaps the front brakes have a mode to reduce clamping force so that most of kinetic energy is taken by the rear. It means in this mode longer braking distance and that it will be important to keep the front warm. I'm not sure is moveable brake shrouds are legal though.

[AR3-GP]

New demands on the front and rear brakes with the additional regeneration. Perhaps the front brakes have a mode to reduce clamping force so that most of kinetic energy is taken by the rear. It means in this mode longer braking distance and that it will be important to keep the front warm.

Are you describing the brake bias?

[matteosc]

New demands on the front and rear brakes with the additional regeneration. Perhaps the front brakes have a mode to reduce clamping force so that most of kinetic energy is taken by the rear. It means in this mode longer braking distance and that it will be important to keep the front warm.

Are you describing the brake bias?

I believe that would be it. I am still surprised that Ferrari does not seem to recharge much during cornering. Considering the limitation they have in energy available during a lap, it seems to me that they should take every opportunity and recharging while cornering is essentially free (except for fuel usage).