Ferrari struggles with overheating issues at Austrian Grand Prix
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 3:59 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
During the Austrian Grand Prix on June 28, Ferrari faced significant challenges with overheating issues affecting both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. The team arrived at the Red Bull Ring aiming to build on their recent momentum following Hamilton's victory in Barcelona. However, compromised straight-line speed hampered their performance. As the race unfolds, the exact placement and outcomes for Hamilton and Leclerc remain unclear.
- •Ferrari encountered overheating issues during the race.
- •Hamilton aimed to capitalize on recent upgrades at the Red Bull Ring.
- •The team struggled from compromised straight-line speed.
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"Sky Sports Formula 1 pundit Jamie Chadwick believes a combination of compromised straightline speed and overheating issues hindered the Ferraris of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc at the Austrian Grand Prix. The Maranello outfit arrived at the Red Bull Ring hoping to capitalise on upgrades and the momentum of Hamilton's win at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. But while Leclerc and ...Keep reading
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