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Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur was impressed with the SF-26’s reliability at the Bahrain F1 test
Ferrari Formula 1 team boss Fred Vasseur is pleased with his drivers completing over 4500km of running during winter testing, showing promise after a strong performance in Bahrain. The team aims to recover from a disappointing 2025 season, where they dropped from second in the constructors’ championship to fourth. Under the new 2026 car regulations, Ferrari had a positive start in Barcelona shakedown and Bahrain pre-season test, ranking third overall on the timesheets. Vasseur mentioned that they focused on reliability, accumulating valuable data to improve the car gradually. With uncertainties in the pecking order, Ferrari anticipates “huge upgrades” from all teams in the upcoming Bahrain test, expecting changes in the field dynamics. Testing will continue in Bahrain from February 18-20 before the season kicks off in Australia in early March.
