Ferrari struggles to secure pole position at Hungarian GP qualifying
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 7:13 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Ferrari's SF-26 chassis, regarded as one of the best in Formula 1, failed to secure pole position during qualifying at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Despite expectations that the car would excel on a circuit favoring cornering speed over straight-line speed, both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc were unable to claim a top spot. This outcome raises questions about the team's performance and strategy as the race approaches. The team must analyze its qualifying efforts to improve in future races.
- •Ferrari considered to have the most agile chassis in F1.
- •Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc failed to qualify on pole.
- •The Hungarian GP circuit favors high-speed cornering.
- •Upcoming race will test Ferrari's race strategy.
- 7:13 AMYahoo Sports — Ferrari meltdown: How the best chassis in F1 flunked a podium finish in Hungary
- 7:13 AMMotorsport.com — Ferrari meltdown: How the best chassis in F1 flunked a podium finish in Hungary
- 7:13 AMAutosport — How Ferrari's Hungarian GP meltdown cost a shot at the F1 podium
"Rivals claim Ferrari has the most agile chassis in Formula 1, if not the best engine or aerodynamics, so its SF-26 is generally expected to shine at circuits where straightline speed is less valuable than an ability to carry high speeds into slow corners. And yet neither Lewis Hamilton nor Charles Leclerc were able to claim pole position in Hungary. More remarkable still, and contrary to ...Keep reading
"Rivals claim Ferrari has the most agile chassis in Formula 1, if not the best engine or aerodynamics, so its SF-26 is generally expected to shine at circuits where straightline speed is less valuable than an ability to carry high speeds into slow corners. And yet neither Lewis Hamilton nor Charles Leclerc were able to claim pole position in Hungary. More remarkable still, and contrary to ...Keep reading
"“Inconsistent” car or failure of execution? Opinions diverge between team and drivers
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 7:13 AMFerrari meltdown: How the best chassis in F1 flunked a podium finish in Hungary
“Inconsistent” car or failure of execution? Opinions diverge between team and drivers
- Motorsport.comJul 27, 2026, 7:13 AMFerrari meltdown: How the best chassis in F1 flunked a podium finish in Hungary
Rivals claim Ferrari has the most agile chassis in Formula 1, if not the best engine or aerodynamics, so its SF-26 is generally expected to shine at circuits where straightline speed is less valuable than an ability to carry high speeds into slow corners. And yet neither Lewis Hamilton nor Charles Leclerc were able to claim pole position in Hungary. More remarkable still, and contrary to ...Keep reading
- AutosportJul 27, 2026, 7:13 AMHow Ferrari's Hungarian GP meltdown cost a shot at the F1 podium
Rivals claim Ferrari has the most agile chassis in Formula 1, if not the best engine or aerodynamics, so its SF-26 is generally expected to shine at circuits where straightline speed is less valuable than an ability to carry high speeds into slow corners. And yet neither Lewis Hamilton nor Charles Leclerc were able to claim pole position in Hungary. More remarkable still, and contrary to ...Keep reading
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