2026 Scuderia Ferrari HP F1 Team

[Seanspeed]

Bringing beta testing wing to sprint race ideal? In 2024 they rushed the upgrade after monaco win since they tasted wcc and in Spain that upgrade failed.. hope they don't do same mistake

It's just a rear wing. It's not a whole planned car update. They can always replace it with the standard rear wing after practice(or even during) if it really isn't working, and then continue to develop it for originally planned release. Small cost cap hit for the extra manufacturing, but not a big deal in the larger picture.

[Space-heat]

https://x.com/SmilexTech/status/2031333 ... 90015?s=20
Ferrari already working on a new engine based on a different concept. The current plan is for next year but could be introduced this year if the ADUO will allow it.
The engine is not up to par, unfortunately. I legit expected the contrary, a good engine and bad aero.

SF70H regen.

I wish. The gap is much bigger this year unfortunately

Every year, we get a glimmer of hope for later in the season fix that probably won't materialise (SF25 rear suspension, SF23 rear suspension, F1-75 engine reliability fix). It really is a shame if the SF26 is going to be diminished by the PU. It is so nice having a car that is strong at low and medium speeds again.

Realistically, McL will eventually get on top of the Merc PU and shed the extra chassis weight, so I expect them to rival Merc sooner than later, which is going to make keeping the Championship within reach challenging.

It would be great if AR could do an article on the ADUO measurement/calculation to either confirm hope or kill it (if Merc can sandbag).

[bananapeel23]

SF70H regen.

I wish. The gap is much bigger this year unfortunately

Every year, we get a glimmer of hope for later in the season fix that probably won't materialise (SF25 rear suspension, SF23 rear suspension, F1-75 engine reliability fix). It really is a shame if the SF26 is going to be diminished by the PU. It is so nice having a car that is strong at low and medium speeds again.

Realistically, McL will eventually get on top of the Merc PU and shed the extra chassis weight, so I expect them to rival Merc sooner than later, which is going to make keeping the Championship within reach challenging.

It would be great if AR could do an article on the ADUO measurement/calculation to either confirm hope or kill it (if Merc can sandbag).

Literally all Ferrari cars from 2021-2025 were great at low speed. Their main issues were tyre related.

[deadhead]

Ferrari using a “transitional” engine with no development path. Different concept is in the works but no real ETA on that

https://x.com/giulyduchessa/status/2031 ... 10610?s=46

[Fakepivot]

oh boy, they gonna now stop all the current development coz they will have new "Concept" engine isn't it... i get a sense another painfull year awaits us.. i pray its not

[f1Follower]

oh boy, they gonna now stop all the current development coz they will have new "Concept" engine isn't it... i get a sense another painfull year awaits us.. i pray its not

You cannot change until the engine is like Honda this season post 1st March, only reliability changes are going to be accepted.So it makes sense to invest in new engine concept for now whether its going to be more efficient

[LM10]

https://x.com/SmilexTech/status/2031333 ... 90015?s=20
Ferrari already working on a new engine based on a different concept. The current plan is for next year but could be introduced this year if the ADUO will allow it.
The engine is not up to par, unfortunately. I legit expected the contrary, a good engine and bad aero.

Isn’t every single manufacturer working on the next PU already?

The engine is good. I don’t know how people come up with the contrary just because it’s not up there with the engine of Mercedes. Even Lewis said that the Ferrari PU is strong.

The key is that they are changing the concept of the ICE completely according to the report.

Yea, but the fact they’re using a transitional PU now and will change the concept does not necessarily mean that the current PU is weak. They might have found something innovative which might only be available come next season.

[SoulPancake13]

Isn’t every single manufacturer working on the next PU already?

The engine is good. I don’t know how people come up with the contrary just because it’s not up there with the engine of Mercedes. Even Lewis said that the Ferrari PU is strong.

The key is that they are changing the concept of the ICE completely according to the report.

Yea, but the fact they’re using a transitional PU now and will change the concept does not necessarily mean that the current PU is weak. They might have found something innovative which might only be available come next season.

The concept shift is a result of Zimmerman's project failing (his move away makes more sense given this news).

Ferrari had to focus on just ensuring a reliable engine for this early season according to AR

https://x.com/rosariogiuliana/status/20 ... 05681?s=46

[Jaymz]

I wonder what would have saved the teams more money, sticking with the 2025 formula or this silly reset with engine freeze and mario cart racing with customer teams struggling. I'm sure Ferrari would have got it right eventually.

[Emag]

I wonder what would have saved the teams more money, sticking with the 2025 formula or this silly reset with engine freeze and mario cart racing with customer teams struggling. I'm sure Ferrari would have got it right eventually.

Regulation changes are part of the sport. In fact I am surprised the ground effect era remained relatively constant for so long. From 2009 to 2022 we had a lot of relatively significant changes.

2009-2010 were rather similar, but 2011 introduced DRS + mandated KERS. Also allowed the blown diffuser loophole.
2012 closed the blown diffuser loophole and made restrictions elsewhere as well, with the ugly step noses being a side effect of enforced crash structure shapes at the front. Then 2013 was stricter regarding nosebox shapes so step noses were gone. Tires were very different as well but they only lasted to Silverstone.
2014 was a complete overhaul. One of the biggest changes we had seen at the time. It remained rather constant until 2016 but there was a lot of development potential with PUs as well.
2017 changed the game completely again, in a bid to make the cars the fastest they had ever been.
Remained similar in 2018, the biggest difference was the halo IIRC.
In 2019 they made a rather big change with the front wings. They were extremely simplified. 2020 remained similar.
2021 was a transition year, so there weren't big changes, however I would argue the floor cut + the token system is the reason why we had a title fight. Otherwise if Mercedes was allowed to carry over the W11 with no compromises I dont think RedBull would have managed to bridge the gap.

And then from 2022 to 2025 there honestly weren't that many big changes. Cars that were designed in 2025 would have been (almost) fully legal in 2022 as well.

Long story short, we were due some sort of shakeup anyway. I just think they messed up the PU formula badly with this 50/50 split, but from a chassis or surface aero perspective, I think they took a step towards the right direction this year.

[nitrotech]

I wonder what would have saved the teams more money, sticking with the 2025 formula or this silly reset with engine freeze and mario cart racing with customer teams struggling. I'm sure Ferrari would have got it right eventually.

Regulation changes are part of the sport. In fact I am surprised the ground effect era remained relatively constant for so long. From 2009 to 2022 we had a lot of relatively significant changes.

2009-2010 were rather similar, but 2011 introduced DRS + mandated KERS. Also allowed the blown diffuser loophole.
2012 closed the blown diffuser loophole and made restrictions elsewhere as well, with the ugly step noses being a side effect of enforced crash structure shapes at the front. Then 2013 was stricter regarding nosebox shapes so step noses were gone. Tires were very different as well but they only lasted to Silverstone.
2014 was a complete overhaul. One of the biggest changes we had seen at the time. It remained rather constant until 2016 but there was a lot of development potential with PUs as well.
2017 changed the game completely again, in a bid to make the cars the fastest they had ever been.
Remained similar in 2018, the biggest difference was the halo IIRC.
In 2019 they made a rather big change with the front wings. They were extremely simplified. 2020 remained similar.
2021 was a transition year, so there weren't big changes, however I would argue the floor cut + the token system is the reason why we had a title fight. Otherwise if Mercedes was allowed to carry over the W11 with no compromises I dont think RedBull would have managed to bridge the gap.

And then from 2022 to 2025 there honestly weren't that many big changes. Cars that were designed in 2025 would have been (almost) fully legal in 2022 as well.

Long story short, we were due some sort of shakeup anyway. I just think they messed up the PU formula badly with this 50/50 split, but from a chassis or surface aero perspective, I think they took a step towards the right direction this year.

Very nicely summed up.

If they can change the 50/50 split to 65/35 or 70/30, with 10 to 15 kilos more fuel, we would have brilliant regulations.

[Jaymz]

I wonder what would have saved the teams more money, sticking with the 2025 formula or this silly reset with engine freeze and mario cart racing with customer teams struggling. I'm sure Ferrari would have got it right eventually.

Regulation changes are part of the sport. In fact I am surprised the ground effect era remained relatively constant for so long. From 2009 to 2022 we had a lot of relatively significant changes.

2009-2010 were rather similar, but 2011 introduced DRS + mandated KERS. Also allowed the blown diffuser loophole.
2012 closed the blown diffuser loophole and made restrictions elsewhere as well, with the ugly step noses being a side effect of enforced crash structure shapes at the front. Then 2013 was stricter regarding nosebox shapes so step noses were gone. Tires were very different as well but they only lasted to Silverstone.
2014 was a complete overhaul. One of the biggest changes we had seen at the time. It remained rather constant until 2016 but there was a lot of development potential with PUs as well.
2017 changed the game completely again, in a bid to make the cars the fastest they had ever been.
Remained similar in 2018, the biggest difference was the halo IIRC.
In 2019 they made a rather big change with the front wings. They were extremely simplified. 2020 remained similar.
2021 was a transition year, so there weren't big changes, however I would argue the floor cut + the token system is the reason why we had a title fight. Otherwise if Mercedes was allowed to carry over the W11 with no compromises I dont think RedBull would have managed to bridge the gap.

And then from 2022 to 2025 there honestly weren't that many big changes. Cars that were designed in 2025 would have been (almost) fully legal in 2022 as well.

Long story short, we were due some sort of shakeup anyway. I just think they messed up the PU formula badly with this 50/50 split, but from a chassis or surface aero perspective, I think they took a step towards the right direction this year.

Yes I know traditionally rule changes have been part of it but personally I would rather see extended stability in the regs. It doesn't have to change. It's extremely costly each rule change and some of the formulas they concoct are ridiculous like this 2026 farce.

[Space-heat]

I wish. The gap is much bigger this year unfortunately

Stop go maybe, but not long radius. Great breaking and traction.

Every year, we get a glimmer of hope for later in the season fix that probably won't materialise (SF25 rear suspension, SF23 rear suspension, F1-75 engine reliability fix). It really is a shame if the SF26 is going to be diminished by the PU. It is so nice having a car that is strong at low and medium speeds again.

Realistically, McL will eventually get on top of the Merc PU and shed the extra chassis weight, so I expect them to rival Merc sooner than later, which is going to make keeping the Championship within reach challenging.

It would be great if AR could do an article on the ADUO measurement/calculation to either confirm hope or kill it (if Merc can sandbag).

Literally all Ferrari cars from 2021-2025 were great at low speed. Their main issues were tyre related.

Stop-go maybe but not long radius. We’ve had good breaking and traction but not near best in class slow and medium speed since the F1 75. Unless I’m mis remembering.

[ginobeppe]

From Autoracer live:
-the engine concept which Zimmermann worked on (it was the infamous steel cilinder head which motorsport talked about) and which was supposed to be the 2026 engine was scrapped because of reliability problems
-the 2026 engine is a modified version of the 2025 engine
-the new engine which is supposed to be used in 2027 has been running for some months on the test bench and might be used this season if ADUO permits it

[ScuderiaLeo]

Given that the current engine isn't even the one they wanted to put in.. it's surprisingly quite good no? From the story, I would've expected it to be a lot worse.