Ferrari plans engine updates ahead of Austrian Grand Prix
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 11:38 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Ferrari is preparing to introduce its upgraded Formula 1 engine at the Austrian Grand Prix, pending approval from the FIA. The new power unit enhances the use of a steel-alloy cylinder head, designed to allow higher combustion chamber temperatures. This development aims to improve performance as Ferrari seeks to strengthen its competitive position this season. The team currently awaits official confirmation to proceed with these updates.
- •Ferrari is awaiting FIA approval for engine updates.
- •The upgraded power unit features a steel-alloy cylinder head.
- •Higher combustion temperatures are expected with the new design.
- •Updates are planned for the Austrian Grand Prix.
- 1:15 PMMotorsport.com — Ferrari set to introduce new F1 fuel and engine updates in Austria
- 1:15 PMYahoo Sports — Ferrari set to introduce new F1 fuel and engine updates in Austria
- 11:38 AMAutosport — Ferrari to introduce new F1 fuel and engine updates in Austria
"Ferrari is currently waiting for official approval from the FIA before introducing its upgraded Formula 1 engine, provisionally as early as the Austrian Grand Prix. The updated power unit pushes the concept of its steel-alloy cylinder head even further. Using a steel alloy rather than aluminium for the cylinder head allows combustion chamber temperatures to be significantly higher than usual; ...Keep reading
"Ferrari is currently waiting for official approval from the FIA before introducing its upgraded Formula 1 engine, provisionally as early as the Austrian Grand Prix. The updated power unit pushes the concept of its steel-alloy cylinder head even further. Using a steel alloy rather than aluminium for the cylinder head allows combustion chamber temperatures to be significantly higher than usual; ...Keep reading
"A new fuel from Shell has been developed specifically for ADUO-permitted updates to Ferrari's internal combustion engine
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 19, 2026, 1:15 PMFerrari set to introduce new F1 fuel and engine updates in Austria
Ferrari is currently waiting for official approval from the FIA before introducing its upgraded Formula 1 engine, provisionally as early as the Austrian Grand Prix. The updated power unit pushes the concept of its steel-alloy cylinder head even further. Using a steel alloy rather than aluminium for the cylinder head allows combustion chamber temperatures to be significantly higher than usual; ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 1:15 PMFerrari set to introduce new F1 fuel and engine updates in Austria
A new fuel from Shell has been developed specifically for ADUO-permitted updates to Ferrari's internal combustion engine
- AutosportJun 19, 2026, 11:38 AMFerrari to introduce new F1 fuel and engine updates in Austria
Ferrari is currently waiting for official approval from the FIA before introducing its upgraded Formula 1 engine, provisionally as early as the Austrian Grand Prix. The updated power unit pushes the concept of its steel-alloy cylinder head even further. Using a steel alloy rather than aluminium for the cylinder head allows combustion chamber temperatures to be significantly higher than usual; ...Keep reading
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