2026 Scuderia Ferrari HP F1 Team

[Emag]

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am i reading this graph correctly? was charles 1 sec ahead before last corner in this fast lap compared to rusell

It's likely the data for Leclerc was messed up when you saw it. During livetiming some stuff gets corrupted. This is how it looks like with proper data :

[Luscion]

Charles Leclerc: This morning, we completed our program without any issues. For now, it's very difficult to interpret the performances, and that's not what interests us. We completed a lot of laps, which is positive, and we will continue to head in the right direction in the coming days

Lewis Hamilton: It was a solid day, during which we managed to complete a good number of laps, which is positive. We had a small issue during my session, but the team did an excellent job to get me back on track and complete a few long stints. We've made progress compared to last week, and I'm continuing to improve my understanding of the car. We're still working on fine-tuning the balance, but we're heading in the right direction

[Fakepivot]

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am i reading this graph correctly? was charles 1 sec ahead before last corner in this fast lap compared to rusell

It's likely the data for Leclerc was messed up when you saw it. During livetiming some stuff gets corrupted. This is how it looks like with proper data :

https://i.postimg.cc/G2M90JDN/image.png

cheers,

[F1NAC]

So will FIA implement new starting procedure like we saw today? With 5 secs delayed? Ferrari again got shafted?

[Seanspeed]

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am i reading this graph correctly? was charles 1 sec ahead before last corner in this fast lap compared to rusell

It's likely the data for Leclerc was messed up when you saw it. During livetiming some stuff gets corrupted. This is how it looks like with proper data :

https://i.postimg.cc/G2M90JDN/image.png

See, that's a totally difference trace from what I saw, and different what I was seeing on live timing as well.

Ah, confusing.

[AR3-GP]

So will FIA implement new starting procedure like we saw today? With 5 secs delayed? Ferrari again got shafted?

Isn't it to help the runners at the back who have no time between parking up and the lights going out?

[Seanspeed]

So will FIA implement new starting procedure like we saw today? With 5 secs delayed? Ferrari again got shafted?

FIA said they'll run some 'tests' at the end of the day during this Bahrain test week. Dont think they'll decide anything til afterwards.

[JPBD1990]

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am i reading this graph correctly? was charles 1 sec ahead before last corner in this fast lap compared to rusell

It's likely the data for Leclerc was messed up when you saw it. During livetiming some stuff gets corrupted. This is how it looks like with proper data :

https://i.postimg.cc/G2M90JDN/image.png

All else aside, Ferrari seems strong in min. Apex speed. Across almost every telemetry comparison I’ve seen, Ferrari performs well in this regard. This suggests good downforce and/or suspension setup. This is also harder to disguise because if the cars got grip, it’s got grip. Really all you can do is a) drive slower or b) load up the fuel.

Battery recharge and deployment remains the mystery. Rumours abound that Mercedes has something in reserve in this department. I don’t know if we’ll truly see during testing at all. Maybe some quali sims on the final day? This usually seems to be the case. Otherwise I guess we’ll find out in Melbourne.

[ryaan2904]

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am i reading this graph correctly? was charles 1 sec ahead before last corner in this fast lap compared to rusell

It's not totally implausible. Leclerc had no energy left on the main straight after the last corner of the hotlap, while it seems like Mercedes had plenty. And that discrepancy is gonna make a huge difference, even if the run to the line isn't super far.

Qualifying is gonna be so weird cuz of these differences in deployment. In some ways it'll create more suspense cuz even being up half a second after some sector isn't gonna feel like the normally perfectly save margin it used to be. Maybe teams will converge on deployment strategy over time though. I kinda expected to see more of that already by now, but Ferrari and Merc/Mclaren definitely seem to be sticking to their own ideas.

fingers crossed but if it is true that teams will follow different deployment strategies during the race then i think the racing will be the most fun we've seen in years

[Jdn1327]

I was watching the evening session and Anthony Davidson was standing by T11. He commented how confident Hamilton looked under braking. Is that because the Ferrari drivers are using 2nd gear instead of 1st into that hairpin? He said most teams are using 1st gear. Also wouldn't it be dangerous to opt for stability into a corner rather than choosing to regen the battery? That would leave them vulnerable at the end of the lap...any thoughts?

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I was watching the evening session and Anthony Davidson was standing by T11. He commented how confident Hamilton looked under braking. Is that because the Ferrari drivers are using 2nd gear instead of 1st into that hairpin? He said most teams are using 1st gear. Also wouldn't it be dangerous to opt for stability into a corner rather than choosing to regen the battery? That would leave them vulnerable at the end of the lap...any thoughts?

Ferrari with the new exhaust is using more first gear than anyone else except maybe RBR.

[Fakepivot]

compared to other team, Ferrari powered car seem to have wider side pod at the bottom.. how does this effect compared to merc engine powered car and even Aston they are soo narrow its almost like a tunnel underneath the side pod

[jambuka]

Is there another issue with the car? Why did HAM just do one lap and is sitting in garage 40 minutes in

[Sbrillo88]

Is there another issue with the car? Why did HAM just do one lap and is sitting in garage 40 minutes in

yes they have an issue with the car. They don't know yet what it is.

[AR3-GP]

compared to other team, Ferrari powered car seem to have wider side pod at the bottom.. how does this effect compared to merc engine powered car and even Aston they are soo narrow its almost like a tunnel underneath the side pod

Ferrari has little to no centerline cooling. That's why.