Ferrari shows improvement in 2026 season amidst mixed results
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 10:50 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Ferrari has made progress in the 2026 Formula 1 season, highlighted by Lewis Hamilton's victory in Barcelona and Charles Leclerc's win in Great Britain. Both drivers have recorded podium finishes, with Hamilton securing five top-three finishes compared to Leclerc's four. Despite a strong start, the team faced challenges during the Austrian Grand Prix, where both drivers struggled with performance and finished fifth and eighth, respectively. Looking ahead, Ferrari aims to build on their performance as the season continues.
- •Hamilton and Leclerc each have one win in 2026.
- •Hamilton's first win at Barcelona marked a turning point for his season.
- •Leclerc secured a surprising victory at Silverstone.
- •Ferrari finished fifth and eighth in the Austrian Grand Prix.
- •Leclerc leads Hamilton 6-5 in qualifying head-to-heads.
"There has been progress for Ferrari in 2026, but can the Scuderia improve further in the second half?
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