Ferrari prepares for significant engine upgrade ahead of Austrian GP
Motorsport.com • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 7:31 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Ferrari is set to roll out its first in-season power unit upgrade at the Austrian Grand Prix, following a strong showing in Barcelona that saw Lewis Hamilton secure his 106th victory. The update is expected to enhance the performance of Ferrari's V6 engine, as rival teams express varying levels of concern regarding Ferrari's upward trajectory. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli noted that with the new engine, Ferrari and other top teams, including McLaren and Red Bull, will be very close. Despite the upgrades, McLaren's drivers still view Mercedes as the current benchmark in Formula 1.
- •Ferrari introduces its first engine upgrade in Austria.
- •Lewis Hamilton won in Barcelona, moving closer to the championship lead.
- •Antonelli expects strong competition among top teams this weekend.
- •McLaren drivers maintain that Mercedes remains the benchmark overall.
- 7:31 AMMotorsport.com — How worried F1 rivals really are about Ferrari's progress and engine upgrade
- 7:31 AMYahoo Sports — How worried F1 rivals really are about Ferrari's progress and engine upgrade
- 7:31 AMAutosport — How worried should Ferrari’s F1 rivals be about its progress and engine upgrade?
"As Formula 1 descended on the Styrian mountains for round eight of the 2026 season, there was no escaping the heatwave that engulfed Europe in recent days. On track, Ferrari has been turning up the heat, too. A relentless upgrade push, headlined by a major development at the Barcelona Grand Prix, helped Lewis Hamilton banish his demons to take a popular 106th grand prix win. Just like ...Keep reading
"As Formula 1 descended on the Styrian mountains for round eight of the 2026 season, there was no escaping the heatwave that engulfed Europe in recent days. On track, Ferrari has been turning up the heat, too. A relentless upgrade push, headlined by a major development at the Barcelona Grand Prix, helped Lewis Hamilton banish his demons to take a popular 106th grand prix win. Just like ...Keep reading
"As the Ferrari Formula 1 team backs up its huge aerodynamic improvements in Barcelona with a first engine upgrade in Austria, its closest rivals are showing varying levels of concerns over the threat in red
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 26, 2026, 7:31 AMHow worried F1 rivals really are about Ferrari's progress and engine upgrade
As Formula 1 descended on the Styrian mountains for round eight of the 2026 season, there was no escaping the heatwave that engulfed Europe in recent days. On track, Ferrari has been turning up the heat, too. A relentless upgrade push, headlined by a major development at the Barcelona Grand Prix, helped Lewis Hamilton banish his demons to take a popular 106th grand prix win. Just like ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 7:31 AMHow worried F1 rivals really are about Ferrari's progress and engine upgrade
As the Ferrari Formula 1 team backs up its huge aerodynamic improvements in Barcelona with a first engine upgrade in Austria, its closest rivals are showing varying levels of concerns over the threat in red
- AutosportJun 26, 2026, 7:31 AMHow worried should Ferrari’s F1 rivals be about its progress and engine upgrade?
As Formula 1 descended on the Styrian mountains for round eight of the 2026 season, there was no escaping the heatwave that engulfed Europe in recent days. On track, Ferrari has been turning up the heat, too. A relentless upgrade push, headlined by a major development at the Barcelona Grand Prix, helped Lewis Hamilton banish his demons to take a popular 106th grand prix win. Just like ...Keep reading
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