P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton led the applause in a social media video posted by Ferrari that showed the firing up of its 2026 F1 power unit.
Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton were featured in a social media video by Ferrari showcasing the firing up of its 2026 Formula 1 power unit. After a disappointing 2025 season with no Grand Prix wins and a fourth-place finish in the Constructors’ Championship, Ferrari is gearing up for a comeback in the new regulations cycle. Reports suggest the team is considering radical innovations, like a unique air intake system and a steel alloy head, for the SF-26 known as ‘Project 678’. Despite the speculation, Ferrari teased fans with the sound of the new car’s engine on social media, receiving applause from Leclerc, Hamilton, and Team Principal Fred Vasseur. The team also announced changes including Hamilton’s race engineer, Riccardo Adami, moving to lead the Driver Academy and TPC program. The engine will debut at pre-season testing in less than two weeks, starting in Barcelona on January 26th.
