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Ferrari struggles during Austria F1 practice ahead of upcoming race

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 6:34 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Ferrari struggles during Austria F1 practice ahead of upcoming race

Summary

Ferrari faced challenges during practice for the Austrian Grand Prix on June 26, struggling to replicate their success from the Barcelona race two weeks ago. In that event, Ferrari managed to defeat Mercedes, marking the latter's first loss of the 2026 Formula 1 season. The team is leveraging an upgraded V6 engine as part of its ADUO upgrade allowance, aiming to compete effectively this weekend. The results from practice may influence car setup and strategy going into the qualifying sessions.

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By the Numbers

•Ferrari had a difficult practice session in Austria on June 26.
•The team previously defeated Mercedes in Barcelona two weeks ago.
•Ferrari is using a newly upgraded V6 engine this weekend.
•The Austrian Grand Prix qualifying will follow this practice session.

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6:34 PMMotorsport.com — Ferrari "far away" from Barcelona repeat after "difficult" Austria F1 practice

What they're saying

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Two weeks ago, Ferrari stunned Mercedes by handing the Silver Arrows a first grand prix defeat of the 2026 Formula 1 season, with Lewis Hamilton's scorching pace in the final stint suggesting the Scuderia's upgrade package had brought it back into contention. Armed with a slightly improved V6 engine, the first product of its ADUO upgrade allowance, Ferrari is aiming to show its Spanish form ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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