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F1MATHS: Have Ferrari lost the edge in terms of start performance?
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F1MATHS: Have Ferrari lost the edge in terms of start performance?
One of Ferrari's defining strengths during the opening rounds of the 2026 Formula 1 season was its exceptional race starts. Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton regularly launched off the line better than their rivals, with the Scuderia's compact turbocharger concept allowing the power unit to build boost more quickly when the lights went out.
F1MATHS: Have Ferrari lost the edge in terms of start performance?
One of Ferrari's defining strengths during the opening rounds of the 2026 Formula 1 season was its exceptional race starts. Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton regularly launched off the line better than their rivals, with the Scuderia's compact turbocharger concept allowing the power unit to build boost more quickly when the lights went out.
One of Ferrari's defining strengths during the opening rounds of the 2026 Formula 1 season was its exceptional race starts. Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton regularly launched off the line better than their rivals, with the Scuderia's compact turbocharger concept allowing the power unit to build boost more quickly when the lights went out.
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Spanish Grand Prix
14th of June 2026
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | 156 |
| 2 | Lewis Hamilton | 90 |
| 3 | George Russell | 88 |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc | 75 |
| 5 | Oscar Piastri | 60 |
| 6 | Lando Norris | 58 |
| 7 | Max Verstappen | 43 |
| 8 | Isack Hadjar | 29 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | 26 |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | 26 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes | 244 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 165 |
| 3 | McLaren | 118 |
| 4 | Red Bull Racing | 72 |
| 5 | Alpine | 41 |
| 6 | Racing Bulls | 39 |
| 7 | Haas F1 Team | 21 |
| 8 | Williams | 11 |
| 9 | Audi | 2 |
| 10 | Aston Martin | 1 |
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