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Toto Wolff anticipates Ferrari challenge for remainder of F1 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 1:02 PM

Last updated Jul 8, 2026

Toto Wolff anticipates Ferrari challenge for remainder of F1 2026 season

Summary

Toto Wolff expressed confidence that Ferrari will continue to challenge Mercedes in the 2026 Formula 1 season following Charles Leclerc's win at the British Grand Prix. While Mercedes started strong, winning the first six races, Ferrari has gained traction with recent upgrades and has won two of the last three races. Wolff acknowledged Ferrari's improved performance but noted that his team remains a frontrunner. Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur remains cautious, stating that his team is still 78 points behind Mercedes and searching for consistency. The focus now shifts to the Belgian Grand Prix set for July 17-19.

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By the Numbers

•Mercedes led the season with six consecutive wins before recent Ferrari victories.
•Leclerc's win marked Ferrari's second victory in three races.
•Vasseur downplayed championship title talk, maintaining a focus on gradual improvement.
•Ferrari is 78 points behind Mercedes in the constructors' standings.
•The next race is the Belgian Grand Prix from July 17-19.

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Toto Wolff expects Ferrari to continue challenging Mercedes' dominance of the 2026 Formula 1 campaign after Charles Leclerc’s victory at the British Grand Prix. The Silver Arrows mastered the switch to the 2026 regulations by winning the opening six grands prix, but then Ferrari closed the gap with a substantial upgrade package for Barcelona. That was the sight of Lewis Hamilton’s maiden ...Keep reading
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