Ferrari has introduced its last major aerodynamic package of the 2026 Formula 1 season at Austin, centred on a redesigned floor and revised sidepods, and Charles Leclerc topped the first practice session.
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Ferrari bringing a “final major upgrade” to Austin, yet still no one has explained why a car that expensive needs a new floor every fortnight. Brilliant, really.
Last major upgrade of the season, and it’s Austin, a track where the car’s floor and sidepods matter less than the tyres and the braking zones. So what exactly did the redesigned floor buy them over the Austin-spec setup they already had? Leclerc topping FP1 tells us nothing: FP1 is fuel, runs and rubbish, every team plays it close to the chest.
Final major upgrade at Austin, and it will still be a midfield car with a Ferrari badge on the nose by Sunday. Leclerc topping FP1 means nothing except that the fuel was light.
