Ferrari cites unbalanced Hypercar field at Le Mans 24 Hours
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 6:40 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Ferrari expressed dissatisfaction with its performance at the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours, attributing it to an 'unbalanced' Hypercar field. The team, the defending three-time winners, struggled for speed during practice and did not appear competitive. Ferrari's comments directly challenge the Balance of Performance system currently governing the class. As the race continues, the team's standing and strategy remain a focal point.
- •Ferrari deems the Hypercar field unbalanced at Le Mans.
- •The team struggled with speed throughout practice sessions.
- •Ferrari is the current three-time Le Mans champion.
- •The Balance of Performance system is under scrutiny.
- •The race is currently still in progress.
- 6:40 AMAutosport — Ferrari claims Le Mans Hypercar field was “unbalanced” from Day 1
- 6:31 AMYahoo Sports — Ferrari says Hypercar field was “unbalanced” from Day 1 at Le Mans
- 6:31 AMMotorsport.com — Ferrari says Hypercar field was “unbalanced” from Day 1 at Le Mans
"Ferrari says its lacklustre performance at the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours was down to an “unbalanced” field, in a direct jibe at the Balance of Performance system governing the Hypercar class. The Scuderia arrived at the weekend as the reigning three-time Le Mans winner, but it never appeared to be in contention for a top result after struggling for speed throughout practice and ...Keep reading
"Ferrari says its lacklustre performance at the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours was down to an “unbalanced” field, in a direct jibe at the Balance of Performance system governing the Hypercar class. The Scuderia arrived at the weekend as the reigning three-time Le Mans winner, but it never appeared to be in contention for a top result after struggling for speed throughout practice and ...Keep reading
"Ferrari’s winning streak at Le Mans came to an end in 2026 as it failed to put up any challenge to the leading Hypercars
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External links- AutosportJun 15, 2026, 6:40 AMFerrari claims Le Mans Hypercar field was “unbalanced” from Day 1
Ferrari says its lacklustre performance at the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours was down to an “unbalanced” field, in a direct jibe at the Balance of Performance system governing the Hypercar class. The Scuderia arrived at the weekend as the reigning three-time Le Mans winner, but it never appeared to be in contention for a top result after struggling for speed throughout practice and ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 6:31 AMFerrari says Hypercar field was “unbalanced” from Day 1 at Le Mans
Ferrari’s winning streak at Le Mans came to an end in 2026 as it failed to put up any challenge to the leading Hypercars
- Motorsport.comJun 15, 2026, 6:31 AMFerrari says Hypercar field was “unbalanced” from Day 1 at Le Mans
Ferrari says its lacklustre performance at the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours was down to an “unbalanced” field, in a direct jibe at the Balance of Performance system governing the Hypercar class. The Scuderia arrived at the weekend as the reigning three-time Le Mans winner, but it never appeared to be in contention for a top result after struggling for speed throughout practice and ...Keep reading
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