Ferrari aims for 15-HP boost at Austrian Grand Prix
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Ferrari plans to unveil a significant 15-horsepower increase at the Austrian Grand Prix on June 24. This upgrade, linked to a new fuel mixture developed by Shell, follows reports that Ferrari has been operating under a power deficit of four to six percent. The team exploits the FIA's Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities regulations, allowing them to introduce major upgrades while competitors like Red Bull are barred from further improvements. The enhancement is timed just as they prepare for engine-heavy circuits this summer, potentially changing the dynamics in the Constructors’ Championship.
- •Ferrari set to introduce a 15-HP upgrade at the Austrian GP on June 24.
- •The upgrade involves a new Shell fuel mixture.
- •Ferrari has faced a four to six percent power deficit in the season.
- •Regulations allow Ferrari to bypass engine freeze rules.
- •The timing coincides with key high-speed circuits this summer.
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