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Ferrari celebrates a podium finish at the Japanese Grand Prix, but team principal Fred Vasseur notes a critical shortfall in straight-line speed for the SF-26. Charles Leclerc secures P3 after an early pit stop and a fierce battle with George Russell in the final laps. Lewis Hamilton struggles to P6, calling it a “pretty terrible weekend” due to power issues.
Vasseur acknowledges Leclerc’s impressive drive but highlights the need for improvement. “We have a deficit of performance in a straight line,” he states, emphasizing the importance of scoring points as the Championship race heats up.
With a month until the Miami Grand Prix, Ferrari aims to leverage data from the season's early races to enhance performance. Vasseur insists there’s ample opportunity for growth to close the gap with rivals like Mercedes.
He points out, “We have to take a step in every single area of performance.” As the season pauses, Ferrari’s focus remains clear: optimize the SF-26 and build on their momentum. The stakes rise as they prepare for Miami, where every detail could make the difference.
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