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Teams around F1 are making it known that Ferrari is on the verge of becoming a powerhouse in terms of pace if they fix one part of their car.
Typically, it is the aerodynamics of a car that make or break it, but in the 2026 regulation cycle, it is mostly about the new power units.
Mercedes has been the cream of the crop thus far, having unstoppable race pace that has led them to the top of the F1 standings.
However, Ferrari has been the second-fastest team overall, despite the power unit not being as good as Mercedes’.
Source: Scuderia Ferrari F1 Team
What Ferrari lacks in raw engine power, it makes up for with fantastic cornering and agility, traits the car has tended to have outside Italy.
Their ability to maintain speed has helped deliver podiums for Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.
McLaren driver Lando Norris, who is a direct rival to Ferrari as he fights for best of the rest, seems to think that the rest of the grid is lucky that they have not achieved more.
“We’re lucky that Ferrari doesn’t have a better engine at the minute,” Norris told Sky Sports F1 after the race.
“If they had a better engine, they’re dominating. They’re the class of the field in terms of cornering performance at the minute.
“We’re not even close to them. It’s the realistic point of it. We’re a long, long way from where we need to be.
“If they make improvements on the engine side, then they’ll embarrass everyone. We need to really get our heads down and see what improvements we can do.”
May 24, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CANADA; Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton (44) during the Lenovo Grand Prix Du Canada at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
According to McLaren team principal Andrea Stella, the team’s strength lies in the chassis, a key component that drives the car’s aerodynamics and cooling.
“We see, especially in the medium speed corner, that Ferrari is the fastest in the corners, not necessarily the fastest in the straights,” Stella said.
“[Ferrari] were able to upgrade their car, they gained performance, and now they lean on winning races and today they could capitalize.”
With the team getting more time to work on their power unit through F1’s Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities (ADUO) system, Ferrari could legitimately fight for a title soon and live up to the potential of their aerodynamic package.
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Typically, it is the aerodynamics of a car that make or break it, but in the 2026 regulation cycle, it is mostly about the new power units.
Mercedes has been the cream of the crop thus far, having unstoppable race pace that has led them to the top of the F1 standings.
However, Ferrari has been the second-fastest team overall, despite the power unit not being as good as Mercedes’.
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Source: Scuderia Ferrari F1 Team
What Ferrari lacks in raw engine power, it makes up for with fantastic cornering and agility, traits the car has tended to have outside Italy.
Their ability to maintain speed has helped deliver podiums for Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.
McLaren driver Lando Norris, who is a direct rival to Ferrari as he fights for best of the rest, seems to think that the rest of the grid is lucky that they have not achieved more.
“We’re lucky that Ferrari doesn’t have a better engine at the minute,” Norris told Sky Sports F1 after the race.
“If they had a better engine, they’re dominating. They’re the class of the field in terms of cornering performance at the minute.
“We’re not even close to them. It’s the realistic point of it. We’re a long, long way from where we need to be.
“If they make improvements on the engine side, then they’ll embarrass everyone. We need to really get our heads down and see what improvements we can do.”
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May 24, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CANADA; Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton (44) during the Lenovo Grand Prix Du Canada at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
What is Ferrari’s strength?
According to McLaren team principal Andrea Stella, the team’s strength lies in the chassis, a key component that drives the car’s aerodynamics and cooling.
“We see, especially in the medium speed corner, that Ferrari is the fastest in the corners, not necessarily the fastest in the straights,” Stella said.
“[Ferrari] were able to upgrade their car, they gained performance, and now they lean on winning races and today they could capitalize.”
With the team getting more time to work on their power unit through F1’s Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities (ADUO) system, Ferrari could legitimately fight for a title soon and live up to the potential of their aerodynamic package.
Continue reading...
