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Vowles praises Ferrari's corner speed amid Mercedes' F1 race dominance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 1:01 PM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Vowles praises Ferrari's corner speed amid Mercedes' F1 race dominance

Summary

James Vowles, Williams team principal, highlighted Ferrari's exceptional cornering capabilities despite Mercedes winning all races in the 2026 season. While Mercedes has dominated the podium, Vowles emphasized that Ferrari's chassis excels in corner speed, suggesting that the performance gap could be tied to engine performance. He noted that Ferrari and McLaren remain competitive, and both teams are focused on bridging the development gap with Mercedes. The analysis points to a complex interplay between chassis and power unit performance as the season progresses.

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By the Numbers

•Mercedes has won all races in the 2026 season under new regulations.
•Vowles believes Ferrari is the best in cornering speed.
•The gap between Ferrari and Mercedes may be due to engine performance.
•Ferrari and McLaren are closely pursuing Mercedes in the standings.
•Vowles suggests the car winning races may not have the strongest power unit.

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1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Ferrari’s Corner Speed Is “Exceptional” Says Vowles Despite Mercedes’ F1 Dominance

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Mercedes has swept every race of the 2026 season under the sport‘s new regulations, which makes it pretty easy to draw a straight line from the trophy cabinet to the power unit and call the argument settled. James Vowles doesn’t…
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