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The Reasons Behind Ferrari's US GP Upgrades
Ferrari says the package is its final major 2026 update and includes four parts designed to increase rear airflow and downforce.
- Ferrari, Red Bull, and McLaren introduced significant car upgrades for this weekend's United States Grand Prix in Austin, with FIA submissions confirming the updates ahead of Friday practice.
- Engineers designed these modifications to improve aerodynamic stability and extract more efficient downforce from the 2026 challengers, aiming to close performance gaps before the season concludes.
- Seven-Time world champion Lewis Hamilton cautioned that the tweaks are worth "less than a tenth," while Lando Norris noted that extracting performance remains a difficult, non-linear process.
- Mercedes opted against new parts for the Austin race, contrasting with teams like Racing Bulls, Alpine, and Cadillac, which brought technical updates to the Circuit of the Americas.
- Following the Singapore round, teams are finalizing aerodynamic packages for remaining 2026 races, aiming to resolve persistent handling issues like instability before the season concludes.
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