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Ferrari’s upswing in competitiveness across the last two Grands Prix has reportedly lessened the number of planned radical changes to its 2026 F1 car.
Ferrari’s recent improved performance in the last two Grands Prix has led to a reduction in the number of major changes planned for its 2026 Formula 1 car. The team had a difficult 2025 season without a Grand Prix win, except for Lewis Hamilton’s victory in the China Sprint. Issues with the SF-25 challenger’s floor and rear suspension have hindered Hamilton and Charles Leclerc from maximizing its potential. Despite obstacles, Leclerc secured third and second places in the last two races, surprising many. The team may now opt for a less radical approach for the 2026 car, potentially sticking with a variation of its current pullrod rear suspension given recent on-track success and upcoming rule changes. Ferrari’s Project 678 could see fewer changes than originally planned, with only minor adjustments expected in the suspension layout and a focus on a top-secret intake system for the engine.
