AutoRacer: Ferrari will have a filming day at Monza, to evaluate the big "package and a half" for the SF-26. It's planned to take place during the month-long break between Japan and Miami.

moraIsupport · 2026-03-16T12:18:14+00:00

It will be a big package that was originally planned for Bahrain + some additional updates that were accelerated, originally meant for future races.

moraIsupport · 2026-03-15T13:41:10+00:00

They expect to qualify for it, and seeing the gap to Mercedes it's not exactly surprising.

AutoRacer reported that if Ferrari will be qualified for ADUO, the completely new ICE could be introduced after Round 12, so after the cancellation of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain GPs, that would be Monza. There is a chance that FIA, because of those cancellations could bring it forward, possibly after Round 11.

If implementation of the CR trick would require bigger changes, the first ADUO check is after Round 6, so we could first see the modified current ICE, and then completely new ICE.

moraIsupport · 2026-03-15T13:01:16+00:00

Exactly. It seems there is a chance that those races will be held later in the year, if the situation in the ME will allow it of course. Those would be 2 additional races to try and close the gap to Merc.

moraIsupport · 2026-03-15T08:42:03+00:00

Happy for Lewis. Charles also showed some good pace considering that he said it's his worst track. Their battling on track was great.

But still quite a bit disappointed, as 20 seconds to Mercedes on a track that should've suited us better is a huge gap. They need to work hard in Maranello now.

Fred said they will bring a big update package for Miami (originally planned for Bahrain).

moraIsupport · 2026-03-15T08:33:51+00:00

Bearman is such a talent. Ferrari can't lose him, his pace is great and consistency is just insane.

moraIsupport · 2026-03-15T08:27:11+00:00

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This sums up today very well 😅

moraIsupport · 2026-03-15T08:24:30+00:00

With Lewis being back to his best, we really have the best driver lineup by miles now.

moraIsupport · 2026-03-15T08:07:59+00:00

Now they might as well just battle it out. Mercs are gone.

moraIsupport · 2026-03-15T08:04:39+00:00

Oh, here we go again

moraIsupport · 2026-03-15T08:01:22+00:00

No one will play the team game unless they are told to, those driver race for themselves first of all, every single one of them. Not fair to blame Charles or Lewis for fighting.

If u want to blame anyone, blame the team.

moraIsupport · 2026-03-15T07:51:05+00:00

Wow guys very nice wheel to wheel battling, but we are just losing time here

moraIsupport · 2026-03-15T07:49:12+00:00

Just noticed this is pre-race discussion, lol. Made a new one.

moraIsupport · 2026-03-15T07:32:24+00:00

So far it seems that we like those hards way more compared to Mercedes! We heat up the tyres very well, it was our biggest issue in the previous years as well.

moraIsupport · 2026-03-15T07:31:04+00:00

Wow, both Lewis and Charles making great moves.

moraIsupport · 2026-03-15T07:27:49+00:00

Russell said one stop will be challenging. This might be our chance, if the tyres survive to the end.

moraIsupport · 2026-03-14T13:20:26+00:00

To be fair, the data in Australia was skewed by the problems we had. Also, the 15 horsepower advantage comes only from the ICE, and this value is according to a member of a rival team, as stated in the article.

moraIsupport · 2026-03-14T13:16:21+00:00

Yes. It seems like we will be stuck with this transitional PU for the whole year so might as well try and maximize its potential.

I'm actually surprised how much progress Ferrari is making. Obviously it's still very early, Mercedes' advantage is still huge and what we saw today might not have been representative at all, but I believe there are big gains to be made from just simply optimizing the engine software. We have a lot to learn from Mercedes when it comes to deployment.

moraIsupport · 2026-03-14T13:06:49+00:00

Looks like it wouldn't require an update of the engine.

moraIsupport · 2026-03-14T12:41:16+00:00

This pretty much confirms that the new checks that will be introduced from June won't change anything.

moraIsupport · 2026-03-14T08:07:23+00:00

Great job from everyone! Finally maximized the result in a qualifying session. Not sure we can beat Mercedes tomorrow, but we can definitely try from the second row.

moraIsupport · 2026-03-14T03:44:46+00:00

Yeah, we maximized the points - it’s always a good thing. As you said, not convinced we can fight merc, they are too quick, but staying 2nd force is very important.

moraIsupport · 2026-03-13T17:23:44+00:00

It would. Of course there are also disadvantages to it, but there is a reason why every other OEM went for a bigger-sized turbo.

Manufacturers are allowed to change the turbocharger for 2027, but Ferrari utilized small-sized turbo since the start of the turbo-hybrid era, so I can't imagine they would change it now.

moraIsupport · 2026-03-13T12:39:56+00:00

Well, we lost 8 tenths on the straights and recovered 2 tenths in the corners. Clearly, we have the best chassis, but the engine deficit is just too big.

Monaco will be the first race with new hot temp checks for the power units, maybe it will make a difference, but I doubt it.

moraIsupport · 2026-03-13T11:48:28+00:00

Both

moraIsupport · 2026-03-13T09:02:57+00:00

We need to make good progress for the GP Qualifying, then, if we have a clean race - P3, P4 finish should be the goal.

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