2026 Scuderia Ferrari HP F1 Team

[PlatinumZealot]

A well-known Italian website is discussing the FIA ​​liberalizing FTM.

I don't speak Italian, so I can't understand.

But it seems a bit unfair put like that, doesn't it?

Yes, it's absolutely appalling.

Ferrari designed the rear of their car, making whatever compromises were necessary, to enable the implementation of the "flick tail mode" within the regulations.
Of course (according to an automated translation of what Franco Nugnes is saying) all Mercedes had to do was ask the FIA for an exemption to allow for aero in that area, which the FIA put to a vote that was passed by the majority of teams . So now everyone has a cheap knock-off of the design into which Ferrari put all the effort.

They didn't even try to pretend this one was about 'safety'.

I know it's a sport where teams are looking for every advantage, but I'm pretty disgusted by the behaviour of Mercedes/the FIA.

It's not an exemption. They say it is the bracket that supports the exhaust.

[dia6olo]

Personally I'm finding a lot of these comments laughable.
I am talking about the comments that go something like we are third best.
I say that because time and time again we get these reactions, be they positive or negative after a qualifying session.
The points are handed out in the sprints/races not in qualifying!
And we have seen over the years that a good qualifying car isn’t necessarily a good race car and vice versa!
The sprints/races will tell us were they are really at not qualifying!

[woocasz]

Think it will be Lewis’ final season. Shame, but the 8th ain’t coming. Good job by CL, but Ferrari just ain’t quick enough. Another season gone.

come on
we are 25-30hp down on power, due to the compression ratio trick
we have the best aerodynamic package and the best chassis
we will get 2 performance upgrades on ICE due to AUDO
so, this season isn't over yet!!

[PlatinumZealot]

It's not the compression ratio trick. The engine is just weaker!!

[Jdn1327]

Lol...as always ferrari promise big and deliver nothing. The only person saving some sort of dignity for the team is Charles...and the number 2 driver doing what the number 2 driver usually does...nothing. absolutely disgusting.

[matt_b]

Solid pace from Charles I was suprised he could follow Oscar for so long without he tyres dropping off.

[Fakepivot]

good effort from charles again, the pace between top4 is quite close, who gets in front has an advantage, staying behind somone means burning up the tyres.. i guess that close racing lasted for all but 2 races lol we back to parades now

[Fakepivot]

Lol...as always ferrari promise big and deliver nothing. The only person saving some sort of dignity for the team is Charles...and the number 2 driver doing what the number 2 driver usually does...nothing. absolutely disgusting.

they din't promis s#^t, please extortionary claim require extraordinary evidence...

[SoulPancake13]

This new engine can't come fast enough. With equal engines, Ferrari would be winning every race by a mile I think. Still, seems they have jumped Mercedes in race pace, maybe slightly behind McLaren based on the Sprint. Hope they can make some changes for the main race - I think they can compete at the front.

[bluechris]

This new engine can't come fast enough. With equal engines, Ferrari would be winning every race by a mile I think. Still, seems they have jumped Mercedes in race pace, maybe slightly behind McLaren based on the Sprint. Hope they can make some changes for the main race - I think they can compete at the front.

Who ever is behind cook's his tyres. We will know if and only if in qual they can jump the McLaren's how good is the car.

[Luscion]

Lewis said bad setup and software still not working properly, mentioned he lost 3 tenths in the sprint quali just from the software and the team will have to try and fix it

[ScuderiaLeo]

The engine is certainly a problem.. (he says in replies that both drivers were doing the same thing)

[f1316]

Lol...as always ferrari promise big and deliver nothing. The only person saving some sort of dignity for the team is Charles...and the number 2 driver doing what the number 2 driver usually does...nothing. absolutely disgusting.

Who thought Ferrari could overtake Mercedes here? Not me and they did, which is incredible. McLaren are great at updates and have the stronger engine so that’s an inherent advantage, but we were very close on pace and I think Charles could probably have gone with Lando if he had track position.

Let’s hope they can get on top of the softs in quali and get a front row seat - if so, I think we can at least fight for the win here.

[SoulPancake13]

I think it is important to recognize that Mercedes don't just have a stronger engine, but 30 HP over Ferrari right now. Renault cried about a 15 HP deficit for the last reg set.

On a power track like this, even keeping in touch with McLaren and Mercedes is an incredible result. The chassis and aero departments deserve a raise.

[Fakepivot]

I think it is important to recognize that Mercedes don't just have a stronger engine, but 30 HP over Ferrari right now. Renault cried about a 15 HP deficit for the last reg set.

On a power track like this, even keeping in touch with McLaren and Mercedes is an incredible result. The chassis and aero departments deserve a raise.

i think we need to take that 30 HP deficit claim with a pinch of salt, we truly don't know it could be less, but i guess when they get that engine upgrade ticket we will know..