Maranello Paddock

Maranello Paddock reported Lewis Hamilton's statements after the Singapore Grand Prix. The Ferrari driver stated that he takes responsibility for a result below expectations and explained that he chose new medium tires to attempt a one-stop strategy, as overtaking is difficult on this circuit. According to him, these tires proved to be less effective than the soft ones. Hamilton indicated that he found his rhythm during the second stint, but was unable to regain enough positions. He mentioned missing the pit entry when the team called him in during the virtual safety car period, and then chose to stay on track. The tire degradation in the final laps allegedly cost him three places, leaving him in sixth. The driver described the race as a hard lesson, acknowledged making mistakes, and apologized to the team for the lost points. He expressed his desire to continue to invest and fight in the next race. #F1 #Ferrari #GrandPrix (translated)

Maranello Paddock reported that Charles Leclerc had urged Ferrari to continue its efforts to allow the Scuderia to sustainably fight for victory. The driver mentioned that the new parts brought had facilitated progress, while estimating that there was still a long way to go. He added that the team hoped to be able to fight for first place as soon as possible. #F1 #Ferrari #Leclerc (translated)

Maranello Paddock reported that Vasseur confirmed to Sky Germany that Ferrari wanted to bring both of its drivers into the pits during the virtual safety car, but Lewis Hamilton refused to stop. According to Vasseur, this choice cost the team points, and Hamilton later apologized. #F1 #Ferrari #LewisHamilton (translated)

Maranello Paddock indicated that Ferrari's "Macarena" rear wing planned for 2027 was already at an advanced stage of development and that its direction of rotation would not change. According to the account, the system had been refined compared to the 2026 version, particularly to speed up the closure of the movable profile, while maintaining a rotation of more than 200 degrees. The account added that the actuator had been improved in terms of weight and operation and that no aerodynamic reprogramming was planned. It specified that well-informed sources believed the wing complied with FIA requirements, even though the maximum operating time was reduced from 400 to 300 milliseconds, without the need for redesign at this stage. https://t.co/nhYMvNALim) #Ferrari #F1 #RèglementFIA (translated)

Maranello Paddock wrote that Charles Leclerc had made a perfect lap with the SF-26 in Singapore, like Lewis Hamilton during qualifying in Malaysia. He added that the behavior of the Ferrari seemed to improve over the past two weeks and expressed his hope regarding the package planned for Austin. https://t.co/0c2ccrdDpN #F1 #Leclerc #Ferrari (translated)

Maranello Paddock indicated that Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari SF-26 had adopted a configuration similar to Charles Leclerc's for the sprint qualifying in Singapore, but less heavily loaded. The photo was credited to Rosario Giuliana. https://t.co/LxKAKf2XJJ #Ferrari #F1 #Singapour (translated)

Maranello Paddock indicated that Ferrari would bring its largest set of updates of the year to Austin. In terms of new parts for the SF-26, it is expected to surpass that of Mercedes in Malaysia, according to the account, which cited Auto_Racer_it via YouTube. https://t.co/sUYgkdGOFI #F1 #Ferrari #AustinGP (translated)

Maranello Paddock wrote that Lewis Hamilton had formed a team of engineers at Ferrari that included people outside the historical circle of the Scuderia. According to the post, sources close to the driver described a method different from the usual routine, which relied on his feedback to better identify the car's problems and the priorities to address. The seven-time world champion was also said to have been recruited to help evolve working methods, thanks to his experience in winning teams and his influence. His approach reportedly elicited mixed reactions within the team. The post estimated that the group formed around Hamilton constituted the strongest core of this approach, but the next step was to broaden the consensus. It claimed that Hamilton had leeway to analyze the functioning of the team that Fernando Alonso had not benefited from and that Sebastian Vettel had even less. Carlos Sainz had reportedly established a methodical dialogue with the engineers. According to the post, Hamilton could bring a different experience and contribute to change, a mission that would have been implicit from his arrival. Maranello Paddock also wrote that Charles Leclerc, who had spent his entire career at Ferrari, did not have the same external benchmarks and often had to compensate on track for unresolved issues. However, the post indicated that Leclerc had moved closer to his teammate's perspective, which he found interesting. It was estimated that this convergence could strengthen the drivers' demands if their different approaches led them to face the same difficulties. According to the post, Hamilton's recent statements reflected this evolution: he still wanted changes but had to convince the management to accept new technical practices, using arguments, evidence, and a broader consensus. Maranello Paddock added that he needed to prioritize internal dialogue and avoid putting pressure on Frédéric Vasseur. Discussions about the future of the director could have complicated the process, while support for Vasseur could, according to the post, help continue the changes already underway. Finally, Maranello Paddock called Hamilton's podium finish in Sepang an encouraging sign and estimated that his influence would depend on the ability to extend the method developed with his engineers to the entire team. The post referred to an article by Giuly Duchessa for more information. https://t.co/lzVgcJhYJp) #Ferrari #Hamilton #F1 (translated)

Maranello Paddock indicated that Charles Leclerc had set times close to those of Verstappen after switching to intermediate tires, a rare situation for a Ferrari that often struggles on wet tracks. According to the author, the next updates for the SF-26 should broaden its operating range, considering that Mercedes and McLaren had not managed to pull away. #F1 #CharlesLeclerc #SF26 (translated)

Maranello Paddock thanked Lewis and Charles for coming to save the honor of a team he described as being in the midst of an operational shipwreck. He believed that the mistakes made were serious at this level and said that the situation was not normal. https://t.co/FGPVtd2HHm #Sport #Équipe #Performance (translated)

Maranello Paddock wrote that Hamilton had done something in the second sector that no other driver could do and that he was unbeatable since the beginning of the weekend. He added that he would never forgive the team for a mistake he considered very serious. #Hamilton #Formule1 #WeekEnd (translated)

Maranello Paddock wrote that Lewis Hamilton had offered Ferrari a front-row spot, under the eyes of its CEO, Benedetto Vigna, who was present in Malaysia that day and the next. According to the account, the Sepang circuit favored cars with a performing front end and good mechanical grip. The Ferrari SF-26 and the Red Bull adapted better than Mercedes to these so-called "front limited" conditions, where the grip of the front axle primarily determined the performance limits. The account also referred to an article by Giuly Duchessa. https://t.co/m2SfhxxMxH) #Ferrari #Formula1 #GPmalaisie (translated)

🔴 Ferrari : selon @wearetherace , Horner ne négocie pas encore avec la Scuderia. Christian exige un contrôle total, un niveau jamais atteint depuis l'époque de Jean Todt, ce qui nécessiterait une refonte structurelle. Parallèlement, des rumeurs circulent dans le paddock selon lesquelles Maranello attendrait les résultats de la fin de la saison avant d'agir. Silence prolongé du top management... #Ferrari #Formule1 #Horner