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Leclerc updates steering wheel software after British Grand Prix victory

Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 3:40 PM

Last updated Jul 8, 2026

Leclerc updates steering wheel software after British Grand Prix victory

Summary

Charles Leclerc secured a significant victory at the British Grand Prix last weekend, marking an important step in his ongoing adjustments with Ferrari's SF-26. The win not only alleviated recent pressures faced by Leclerc but also came after he implemented set-up changes aimed at restoring his lost driving feel. These updates to his steering wheel software reflect his commitment to improving performance as the season progresses. Moving forward, Leclerc will continue to evaluate these changes during upcoming races.

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By the Numbers

•Leclerc won the British Grand Prix last weekend.
•He introduced set-up changes to regain lost feel with the SF-26.
•The steering wheel software update is his first since joining Ferrari.
•The victory addressed pressures from recent weeks.
•Further evaluations of the adjustments will take place in upcoming races.

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3:40 PMAutosport — How Leclerc has changed his steering wheel software for the first time since joining Ferrari

What they're saying

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Last weekend’s British Grand Prix victory was almost a moment of relief for Charles Leclerc, who had been looking for answers to the set-up changes introduced after the sprint in an effort to regain the feeling he had lost with the SF‑26. It is a win that carries a far deeper meaning than his smile on the podium suggests, as his gaze settles on a trophy almost weighted by the difficult weeks ...Keep reading
— Autosport

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