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The F1 cars are set to be subject to a dramatic development push this year as new regulations come into play.
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur anticipates a significant increase in car development among F1 teams this year due to new discoveries on the 2026 regulations.
Challengers for the current season have been designed under new rules that bring major changes to aerodynamics and power units.
Ferrari aims to compete at the front of the grid after a winless 2025 season.
Vasseur emphasized that it is premature to predict Ferrari’s performance before the season starts in Bahrain.
The Barcelona shakedown test this week allows teams to gather data on their new cars, but Vasseur believes the true performance picture will emerge throughout the season.
He stressed the importance of continuous development and staying focused amid evolving competition.
