Ferrari are set to debut a bevvy of performance upgrades on the SF-26 for the 2026 Formula 1 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
The Maranello-based squad comes into the race weekend at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya off the back of a mixed result at Monaco, last weekend.
Lewis Hamilton scored his third Ferrari podium, on the streets of the Principality, with a stellar P2, whilst team-mate Charles Leclerc crashed out in his home-race due to a suspected brake failure.
The Monegasque is set to ditch his Brembo brakes, thus, for Hamilton’s preferred Carbon Industrie discs for the Barcelona GP.
That said, the iconic Italian marque is also set to sport brand new additions to the SF-26.
Ferrari disclosed a revamped front-end for the SF-26 with an all-new front wing and nose, this weekend. This will aim to improve its aerodynamic balance as well as Straight Mode (SM) functionality.
The SF-26 will also feature a revamped Floor Board, Edge and Body along with a revised diffuser, specifically to enhance its rear aerodynamic balance.
Finally, to accommodate its upgraded floor, Ferrari will also introduce reworked sidepods on its package this weekend.
Upgrades are sparse elsewhere in the top four with McLaren and Mercedes bringing a revised front-wing and rear-wing to Barcelona, respectively.
Red Bull, on the other hand, have modified the camber on its front-wing flaps and revised its wing element geometry for better local load and overall flow balance.
F1 development battle stabilises in the midfield at Barcelona
Only four teams in the midfield have brought upgrades to the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, this weekend.
Williams will feature a revised rear-wing on the FW48 – specifically targeting the downforce demands of Barcelona with “Different SM fairing geometry with added winglets”.
The Grove-based team has also added edge extensions on the third element of its rear-wing.
Racing Bulls and Haas will continue their battle for sixth in the Constructors’ with the Faenza-based squad opting for a revised front-wing and diffuser on its package.
Haas, on the other hand, will implement a simplified rear crash structure on the VF-26, to enable a wider window of targeted setup opportunities for Barcelona.
Cadillac has further developed its rear-wing, introduced at Monaco, with an SM actuator. Additionally, the General-Motors-backed team will also sport additional cooling louvres on the rear sidepod.
Alpine, Aston Martin and Audi have brought no upgrades for this weekend.
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