Ferrari SF-26

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Ferrari SF-26
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorScuderia Ferrari
Designers
PredecessorFerrari SF-25
Technical specifications
ChassisCarbon fibre composite with survival cell and honeycomb structure
Suspension (front)Double wishbone push-rod
Suspension (rear)Double wishbone push-rod
EngineFerrari 067/6
1.6 L (98 cu in) direct injection V6 turbocharged engine limited to 15,000 RPM in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout Turbo
Transmission8 forward + 1 reverse
Weight770 kg (including driver, coolant and oil)
FuelShell V-Power
LubricantsShell Helix Ultra
Tyres
Competition history
Notable entrantsScuderia Ferrari HP
Notable drivers
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
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The Ferrari SF-26 (also known by its internal name, Project 678)[1] is a Formula One car constructed by Scuderia Ferrari to compete in the 2026 Formula One World Championship. It is to be driven by Charles Leclerc and seven-time World Drivers' Champion Lewis Hamilton in their eighth and second season with Ferrari, respectively.

Characteristics

Development

The SF-26 is the first Ferrari car to be created under the 2026 regulations, and thefore the car features significant changes from its predecessor, the SF-25. Developed under the leadership of Loïc Serra (Chassis Technical Director) and Enrico Gualtieri (Power Unit Technical Director),[2] the SF-26 was first unveiled on the 23 January 2026 during a shakedown at Fiorano, showing its new push-rod suspension and manual override mode. It is set to debut at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix.[3]

Livery

The SF-26 race livery was shown for the first time on 23 January 2026. The livery returns to a glossy lighter red finish, last used in 2018, and a larger usage of white surrounding the airbox and engine cover reflecting the teams usage of white accents in the past.[4][5]

References

  1. ↑ Smith, Jack (4 November 2025). "How Ferrari’s recent upswing has lessened the planned radical changes to its 2026 F1 car". Motorsport Week. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  2. ↑ "Ferrari following 'complete rethink of car's architecture' with SF-26". Motorsport Technology. 23 January 2026. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  3. ↑ "Ferrari SF-26 reveal: Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc's 2026 car launched as Italian team look for improved season". Sky Sports. 23 January 2026. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  4. ↑ "SF-26, The New 2026 Ferrari Single-Seater - Ferrari.com". www.ferrari.com. 23 January 2026. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  5. ↑ Masefield, Fraser (23 January 2026). "Scuderia Ferrari unveils retro SF-26 car livery for 2026 F1 season". Motorsport Technology. Retrieved 23 January 2026.