What Vasseur reveals about Hamilton SF-26 during Bahrain GP practice leaves Leclerc stunned

Vasseur reveals Ferrari's main problem during Bahrain practice: the SF-26's engine remains the team's primary deficit, though Hamilton and Leclerc differ on how wide the issues now spread. Charles Leclerc topped FP2 at Sepang with a 1:37.528 on soft Pirellis, leaving Lewis Hamilton three tenths adrift in P5. Vasseur publicly confirmed the engine remains Ferrari's primary issue — a 4-6 tenth straight-line deficit every lap — though Hamilton and Leclerc have diverged on whether rivals have also closed the chassis and aero gap. Leclerc flagged the degradation as "insane" during FP1; Vasseur called the weekend "mega dominated by degradation" given Sepang hasn't hosted F1 since 2017. Saturday's qualifying and Sunday's race will reveal whether Ferrari's Friday pace advantage holds up over distance on this unpredictable resurfaced track. Subscribe for daily F1 news and updates! #ferrari #hamilton #leclerc