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The reasons behind Ferrari's US GP upgrades
Ferrari said the package is its final major 2026 update, with Lewis Hamilton calling it worth less than a tenth.
- Ferrari, Red Bull, and McLaren brought performance upgrades to this weekend's United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, with F1 teams submitting technical specifications ahead of Friday practice.
- Aiming to increase efficient downforce, Ferrari introduced four major components to its SF-26, including a revised floor body and diffuser to improve airflow stability and energy flow to the rear.
- Lewis Hamilton suggested Ferrari's tweaks are worth "less than a tenth," while Lando Norris admitted McLaren continues to struggle with car ease and performance extraction.
- McLaren's Lando Norris secured pole position during Saturday's qualifying, leading Charles Leclerc of Ferrari and Max Verstappen of Red Bull at the front of the grid.
- Grid penalties for power unit changes affect three drivers, including Gabriel Bortoleto and Franco Colapinto, while Kimi Antonelli pursues the title to become Formula One's youngest champion on Monday.
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