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Hamilton unsure about Ferrari's upgrades after Friday in Barcelona

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 10:30 AM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Hamilton unsure about Ferrari's upgrades after Friday in Barcelona

Summary

Lewis Hamilton expressed uncertainty regarding Ferrari's extensive upgrade package at the 2026 Barcelona Grand Prix after Friday's practice sessions. Having missed FP1, Hamilton struggled in FP2, finishing ninth and feeling a lack of connection to the car. Teammate Charles Leclerc, who had more time in the car, managed fourth fastest but noted that Ferrari still has a gap to the top teams. Hamilton remarked on the difficult track conditions, which complicated the evaluation of Ferrari's performance. The upgrades, which include modifications to the front wing and floor, aim to reduce the current deficit in the constructors' championship, where Ferrari trails Mercedes by 79 points.

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By the Numbers

•Hamilton finished ninth in FP2, 1.2 seconds off the pace-setter.
•Leclerc, with two sessions, concluded Ferrari is still significantly behind competitors.
•The upgrades include a new front wing and diffuser, potentially worth two tenths per lap.
•Ferrari aims to reduce a 79-point gap to Mercedes in the constructors' championship.
•Practices conducted under very hot conditions affected grip and performance evaluations.

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10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Hamilton Admits He’s Stumped by Ferrari’s Barcelona GP Upgrades Ahead of Qualifying

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Ferrari rolled into Barcelona with its most extensive upgrade package of the 2026 season – eight updated components listed on the SF-26 per the FIA car presentation submissions – and Lewis Hamilton finished Friday having learned almost nothing about any…
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