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What went into Ferrari’s upgrade package in the US?

Mark Hughes and Giorgio Piola delve into the upgrades Ferrari introduced at the United States Grand Prix.

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 9:48 AM
What went into Ferrari’s upgrade package in the US?
Key Things to Know
  • Ferrari introduced a major aerodynamic upgrade package at the United States Grand Prix in Austin.
  • Lewis Hamilton downplayed the package during a press conference, claiming it was worth only half a tenth.
  • The updates featured significant modifications to the floor body, floor boards, sidepod undercut, and diffuser.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Ferrari introduced a significant technical upgrade package at the United States Grand Prix in Austin. While driver Lewis Hamilton downplayed the development in his Thursday press conference by claiming it was worth only half a tenth of a second, the actual scope of the aerodynamic revisions was extensive.

Key modifications to the car included changes to the floor body, floor boards, sidepod undercut, and diffuser. Although the primary aim was to boost rear downforce, Ferrari reported that the package also increased aerodynamic load on the front of the floor.

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