Ferrari continues development on SF-26 amid title challenges
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 3:55 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur confirmed that the Scuderia will maintain its focus on developing the SF-26 Formula 1 car despite diminishing championship prospects. Currently, Lewis Hamilton is 101 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli after retiring from the Spanish Grand Prix due to brake issues, while Charles Leclerc finished fourth at the same event. The team's decision reflects a commitment to improve their performance moving forward in the season.
- •Ferrari keeps developing the SF-26 car despite title challenges.
- •Lewis Hamilton retired from the Spanish Grand Prix with brake issues.
- •Hamilton is currently 101 points behind Kimi Antonelli.
- •Charles Leclerc finished fourth at the Madrid event.
- •Vasseur asserts commitment to improving performance.
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"Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur says the Scuderia will keep developing its SF-26 Formula 1 car, despite its diminishing title chances. After Lewis Hamilton retired from the Spanish Grand Prix with brake issues, the seven-time world champion is 101 points adrift of championship leader Kimi Antonelli in the drivers’ standings. Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc finished just fourth at Madring ...Keep reading
"Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur says the Scuderia will keep developing its SF-26 Formula 1 car, despite its diminishing title chances. After Lewis Hamilton retired from the Spanish Grand Prix with brake issues, the seven-time world champion is 101 points adrift of championship leader Kimi Antonelli in the drivers’ standings. Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc finished just fourth at Madring ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportSep 15, 2026, 3:55 PMFerrari not yet switching focus to 2027 F1 car
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur says the Scuderia will keep developing its SF-26 Formula 1 car, despite its diminishing title chances. After Lewis Hamilton retired from the Spanish Grand Prix with brake issues, the seven-time world champion is 101 points adrift of championship leader Kimi Antonelli in the drivers’ standings. Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc finished just fourth at Madring ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comSep 15, 2026, 3:49 PMWhy Ferrari won't switch focus to 2027 F1 car yet
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur says the Scuderia will keep developing its SF-26 Formula 1 car, despite its diminishing title chances. After Lewis Hamilton retired from the Spanish Grand Prix with brake issues, the seven-time world champion is 101 points adrift of championship leader Kimi Antonelli in the drivers’ standings. Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc finished just fourth at Madring ...Keep reading
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