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The Hamilton ‘wildcard’! Ferrari have genius upgrade to shock F1 rivals
According to reports in the Italian media, Ferrari may have an upgrade planned for their 2026 car ahead of the new F1 season.
Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton is eager for Ferrari’s SF-26 to provide more pace this year, aiming to improve upon his disappointing first season with the team.
Despite finishing sixth in the drivers’ championship last year, Hamilton failed to secure a single grand prix podium and trailed his teammate Charles Leclerc by 86 points.
With new regulations in place, Ferrari’s recent performance in Barcelona has shown promise, and there are rumors of an upcoming upgrade to the SF-26 before the Australian Grand Prix.
Ferrari is reportedly planning to reduce the size of their sidepods using a unique engine design, which could act as a ‘wildcard’ for the team and Hamilton in the upcoming season.
While Ferrari’s recent performance has been underwhelming, there is hope that the 2026 regulations reset could potentially bring them back to the forefront of F1 competition and challenge for the championship title once again.
