How Close Is Ferrari to Mercedes? We Dig Into the Data From F1’s Chinese GP

Vasseur talks Ferrari and Mercedes gap and using ADUO to cut engine deficit after 2026 F1 Chinese GP

For Scuderia Ferrari and Fred Vasseur, it has been a pretty good start to the 2026 F1 season as they bagged another podium at the Chinese GP. This time it was Lewis Hamilton on the rostrum. Charles Leclerc backed him up in P4. Both drivers finished in the top 3 in the Sprint, with the... The post Vasseur talks Ferrari and Mercedes gap and using ADUO to cut engine deficit after 2026 F1 Chinese GP appeared first on Pit Debrief.

How close is Ferrari to Mercedes? We dig into the data from F1’s Chinese GP

Strong starts and close battles have defined Ferrari’s beginning to the season, but the data from China raises questions: could Mercedes actually be more dominant than ever?

Charles Leclerc teases ‘interesting’ Ferrari/Mercedes battle despite substantial deficit

Charles Leclerc admits Ferrari is lagging behind Mercedes but doesn’t count his team out to put the Silver Arrows in a “difficult position” in Formula 1 this season. The German marque has started running clear of its rivals after yet another dominant performance at the Shanghai International Circuit, last weekend. Andrea Kimi Antonelli bagged his maiden F1 win whilst George Russell slotted home behind to secure the Silver Arrows’ second consecut…

Chinese GP 2026 race pace analysis: Ferrari close to Mercedes but tyre wear remains key issue

The 2026 Chinese Grand Prix offered one of the clearest pictures yet of the competitive order in Formula 1, with detailed race pace data revealing how each team performed over a full stint. While Mercedes emerged as the benchmark, Ferrari confirmed itself as the strongest challenger, even if some key weaknesses remain—particularly in tyre management. Race pace overview: Mercedes leads, Ferrari follows Based on the one-stop race simulations, Merc…