2026 Scuderia Ferrari HP F1 Team

[sypack]

Forget mercedes.
Any idea what the 'deployment problem' both drivers were radio-ing about ? Is it a software bug or some limitation ?

Charles aluded it to software, they have some self learning software and issue with that since there was red flag and disruption during q2 so this missed up it's learning? Idk I don't understand some one here can explain better

If that is the case than that is a serious F up. How in hell couldn't they come up with that scenario?

[Vinlarr89]

I find it fairly ridiculous to suggest firing Fred is the answer. It’s a role change year and Mercedes have found a way to circumvent a rule that nobody else has. Other than that the Ferrari looks a real strong car, let’s hope for ADUO so the can improve the PU

[jumpingfish]

There were indeed rumors of Leclerc's departure but at the time it seemed Newey and Honda would be fighting for the titles from 2027 onward. That's not the case now so where will Leclerc go? Will he join Mercedes instead of Kimi? Does McLaren need Leclerc to replace Piastri? He has nowhere else to go so he'll stay at Ferrari and hope they can turn the PU situation around.

[santos]

Seems a bit soon to already calling for heads roll. The car looks good, they did a good job during the winter. Doesn't look to be a matter of chassis problems. Somehow the Mercedes team seems to have more power that even the other customers don't have.

[johnnycesup]

The car itself seems to be very good, they are lacking in deployment and that should put Ferrari right up there with RedBull.

Mercedes are doing something sneaky, they seem to have more energy than everyone else without any extra charging apparently.

[Xyz22]

Unfortunately, the theory that MB had a colossal advantage PU wise was true. Another wasted year.

[MattLightBlue]

I am not buying the software optimization that Mercedes clients are missing though. It should count for 1-2 tenths, not a second like we have seen today. I suspect they are doing something shady with PU supplying too.
From Ferrari side I hope they will find the cause for miscalibration of deployment soon. I feel like we left at least 4 tenths between that and the reverse rear wing today.

[Frank73]

I find it fairly ridiculous to suggest firing Fred is the answer. It’s a role change year and Mercedes have found a way to circumvent a rule that nobody else has. Other than that the Ferrari looks a real strong car, let’s hope for ADUO so the can improve the PU

Sure but guy has to stop teasing supporters. After so many years of utter disappointments, he cannot pop up and saymthings like "we are far from our potential".

[woocasz]

Leclerc faster than Russell in basically every corner based on data from direct comparisons.
is that true?
so the Mercedes engine is a rocket...

[FittingMechanics]

Leclerc faster than Russell in basically every corner based on data from direct comparisons.
is that true?
so the Mercedes engine is a rocket...

Either engine or very low drag especially in straight line mode.

[sucof]

People, calm down, and stop this negativity.
Fred and Ferrari did a great job. Having the second best car is awesome.
Even better, their car might be the best not counting the Merc power advantage.

I am proud of Ferrari, and the season is very very long.
If you are a fan, then support your team. If you are not supporting then please stop the trolling and negativity. Thanks.

[Xyz22]

People, calm down, and stop this negativity.
Fred and Ferrari did a great job. Having the second best car is awesome.
Even better, their car might be the best not counting the Merc power advantage.

I am proud of Ferrari, and the season is very very long.
If you are a fan, then support your team. If you are not supporting then please stop the trolling and negativity. Thanks.

How do you know it's the second best car?

[Luscion]

People, calm down, and stop this negativity.
Fred and Ferrari did a great job. Having the second best car is awesome.
Even better, their car might be the best not counting the Merc power advantage.

I am proud of Ferrari, and the season is very very long.
If you are a fan, then support your team. If you are not supporting then please stop the trolling and negativity. Thanks.

How do you know it's the second best car?

They were the closest team to Merc in fp3. In quali Ham on mediums was the leading car behind the merc, 6 tenths away from Russell on softs in Q1, then their battery decided it didnt want to behave and they lost a ton of time. Despite all their issues Leclerc is still very close to Hadjar in p3 and Lewis is still close to both Mclarens. Are they definitively the 2nd fastest team? who knows, but they have a lot more pace than they were able to show in Q2 onwards

[f1Follower]

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[f1316]

People, calm down, and stop this negativity.
Fred and Ferrari did a great job. Having the second best car is awesome.
Even better, their car might be the best not counting the Merc power advantage.

I am proud of Ferrari, and the season is very very long.
If you are a fan, then support your team. If you are not supporting then please stop the trolling and negativity. Thanks.

How do you know it's the second best car?

They were the closest team to Merc in fp3, in quali Ham(on mediums) was the leading car behind the merc, 6 tenths away from Russell( on softs) in Q1, then their battery decided it didnt want to behave and they lost a ton of time. Despite all their issues Leclerc is still very close to Hadjar in p3 and Lewis is still close to both Mclarens. Are they definitively the 2nd fastest team? who knows, but they have a lot more pace than they were able to show in Q2 onwards

Also bear in mind: (1) they lost P3 (best non-Mercedes) due to the deployment issue (2) this isn’t a good track for the small turbo philosophy (not enough slow corners).

It depends how much better the optimal lap time would have been, presuming proper deployment. If it cost them 3-4 tenths, then I feel a bit better and have a bit of hope for other types of tracks. If it’s 1-2 tenths, it’ll be a long year…