Ferrari implements its second engine upgrade of the season at Italian GP
The-race.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 7:37 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Ferrari debuted its second Formula 1 engine upgrade of the season during the Italian Grand Prix weekend. Team principal Fred Vasseur characterized the initial feedback from the power unit deployment as encouraging, despite his typical tendency to downplay the impact of specific engineering packages. Drivers and team personnel are currently evaluating the performance data generated by the updated hardware throughout the event. This technical introduction serves as the latest effort by the team to refine its competitive positioning within the current championship campaign. The program remains ongoing as the team continues to gather track data to determine the full operational benefit of the components installed for the home event.
- •Ferrari introduced its second engine upgrade of the 2026 season.
- •The power unit debuted at the team's home event in Monza.
- •Fred Vasseur described the early performance feedback as encouraging.
- •Team members are analyzing data to assess the upgrade impact.
- 7:37 PMThe-race.com — The early verdict on Ferrari's Italian GP engine upgrade - The Race
"Ferrari has its second engine upgrade of the F1 season in play at its home race. Here's what the team - and drivers - are saying about its impact
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