Charles Leclerc EXPOSES Ferrari’s Real Problem Before Austin and “It’s NOT Setup

Charles Leclerc EXPOSES Ferrari’s Real Problem Before Austin and “It’s NOT Setup Charles Leclerc just hinted at Ferrari's REAL problem before the United States Grand Prix in Austin — and it's not about setup. After a mixed 2026 F1 season, Leclerc said Ferrari's main issue is raw performance of the SF-26, not balance. Ferrari looks fast on Friday practice but loses pace in qualifying, a pattern he linked to rival engine modes. Despite strong simulator correlation from Maranello and a well-balanced car every weekend, he says making the car more peaky won't fix what's really wrong. Ferrari also lost straight-line speed after opting for a smaller turbo for low-speed performance. Now reports say Ferrari will bring its biggest upgrade of 2026 to Austin — new floor, sidepods and bodywork — but it's still untested. Ferrari hasn't won since Leclerc's British GP win in July. The team sits P2 in constructors with 444 points, 134 behind Mercedes, while in drivers Leclerc is P5 on 215 points and teammate Lewis Hamilton is P3 on 229. Will Ferrari's Austin upgrade close the gap to Red Bull and Mercedes? Can they turn simulator strength into qualifying pace? Comment your prediction for US GP Austin — Will Ferrari】 fight for win or fade again? SUBSCRIBE for daily F1 news, Ferrari updates and Charles Leclerc vs Lewis Hamilton battle. #F1 #Formula1 #CharlesLeclerc #FerrariF1 #ScuderiaFerrari #F12026 #Formula1 #F1News #USGP #AustinGP #UnitedStatesGP #FerrariSF26 #lewishamilton