Key Highlights: Max Verstappen paced Free Practice 1 at the Sepang International Circuit before concluding Free Practice 2 in fourth place. Unlike his rivals who conducted soft-tyre qualifying simulations, the Red Bull driver executed his entire FP2 program on medium tyres to prioritize long-run data ahead of potential rain. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc posted the fastest ...
Key Highlights Charles Leclerc led FP2 at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia for Ferrari. Isack Hadjar finished second ahead of McLaren’s Lando Norris, while Max Verstappen was fourth. Gabriel Bortoleto’s stoppage triggered a Virtual Safety Car with two minutes remaining. Charles Leclerc Leads Bahrain Grand Prix FP2 at Sepang Charles Leclerc topped second practice ...
Key Highlights: Charles Leclerc posted the fastest lap in second practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, clocking a 1m37.528s in his Ferrari SF-26. Isack Hadjar took second place, missing out by 0.099s, while McLaren’s Lando Norris bounced back from a tough opening session to secure third. A looming 90% threat of rain triggered ...
Key Highlights: Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur says the team must tailor car set-up strictly around race pace due to severe tyre degradation at the Sepang International Circuit. The high-wear Malaysian track marks a stark contrast to recent low-degradation venues such as Monza, Madrid, and Baku. Following a practice session led by Max Verstappen, Ferrari ...
Key Highlights: Scuderia Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc evaluated the limited-edition Ferrari 12Cilindri Manuale during track tests at Fiorano. The high-performance supercar features an 830-hp 6.5-litre naturally aspirated V12 engine and Ferrari’s proprietary Manuale-By-Wire system. Production of the special series super GT is strictly capped at 1,499 units worldwide following its July 2026 ...
Key Highlights: Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur addressed persistent leadership rumors following FP1 at Sepang, stating that recent scrutiny and attacks have become “a bit personal.” Ferrari management and drivers have publicly reaffirmed their backing, citing full confidence in Vasseur despite external speculation fueled by Christian Horner’s remarks. Although Ferrari occupies second in the constructors’ ...
Key Highlights: Charles Leclerc has removed all social media applications from his phone to avoid rumours surrounding Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur. Leclerc said the speculation is affecting Ferrari’s internal serenity, even though the team has limited control over it. Ferrari management has publicly backed Vasseur, while Leclerc described him as highly capable and valuable ...
Key Highlights: Charles Leclerc believes Red Bull now has a clear chassis-performance advantage over Ferrari after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Red Bull and McLaren introduced major upgrade packages in Baku, while Ferrari left its car unchanged. Leclerc says Ferrari has “a few things coming” but must react quickly to prevent the performance gap from widening. ...
Key Highlights James Hinchcliffe asserts Ferrari welcomes the intensifying rivalry between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, calling it the expected outcome of signing the seven-time champion. Hamilton rebounded in 2026 with his first Ferrari podium in China and maiden victory for the Scuderia in Barcelona, sitting third in the standings with 191 points. Hinchcliffe describes ...
Key Highlights Charles Leclerc has reaffirmed his long-term commitment to Ferrari, stating he wants to achieve his “ultimate goal” of becoming a world champion with the Scuderia and expressing 200% belief in team principal Frederic Vasseur. Leclerc’s manager, Nicolas Todt, explored opportunities with Mercedes, McLaren, and Aston Martin, but negotiations with Ferrari concluded rapidly once ...
Key Highlights Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur dismissed suggestions that split tire strategies for Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton at the Spanish Grand Prix were designed to keep the teammates apart on track. Vasseur cited identical strategy splits at McLaren, Mercedes, and Red Bull as evidence the approach was standard racecraft, not internal conflict management. ...
Key Highlights Mercedes deputy team principal Bradley Lord revealed George Russell’s alternate strategy was forced by the poorly timed virtual safety car on lap 14, which ruined the team’s planned one-stop on hard tyres. Russell switched to mediums under the VSC to attempt an undercut on Charles Leclerc, then returned to hards on lap 28, ...