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F1 2026 farce exposed as Ferrari turn to Formula E for help
Ferrari is seeking to outpace their Mercedes rivals in Formula 1 by adapting to the changing landscape of the sport, with a new emphasis on electrical power alongside the internal combustion engine. CEO Stefano Domenicali has defended the changes, pointing out that F1 has a history of evolving technologies, such as the turbo era in the 1980s. Despite this, Ferrari’s latest efforts to keep up with Mercedes by integrating Formula E expertise have raised concerns about the sport’s direction and reliance on external sources for innovation. It remains to be seen if Ferrari’s shift towards Formula E strategies will help close the performance gap and maintain their competitive edge in F1.
