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Ferrari plans updates at Silverstone after Austrian collapse

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 10:36 AM

Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Ferrari plans updates at Silverstone after Austrian collapse

Summary

Ferrari is set to introduce a significant upgrade package at the British Grand Prix following a disappointing performance at the Austrian Grand Prix. Team Principal Fred Vasseur acknowledged the team's pacing issues and emphasized the need for improved tire strategy. The upgrades include a revised exhaust system, a low-drag diffuser, and the reintroduction of the unique 'Macarena' wing designed to reduce aerodynamic drag and enhance speed. The effectiveness of these changes will depend on successful calibration during Friday practice sessions leading into the race weekend.

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By the Numbers

•Ferrari suffered a tactical collapse at the Red Bull Ring.
•Upgrades include a low-drag diffuser and the 'Macarena' wing.
•The team failed to execute data-gathering stints in practice in Austria.
•Successful implementation is crucial for improved race pace.
•The British Grand Prix is scheduled for this weekend.

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10:36 AMYahoo Sports — Ferrari’s Answer to the Austrian Collapse: The ‘Macarena’ Wing Returns

What they're saying

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When you don’t have the raw pace to fight at the front, you end up destroying your tires and wrecking your strategy just trying to compensate. That was the brutal reality check Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur delivered after the…
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