Ferrari's Engine Upgrade: Realistic Steps Ahead

Ferrari’s engine upgrade at the Austrian GP isn’t a magic fix but a strategic step toward closing the gap on Mercedes, who still leads by 72 points. Ranked behind Red Bull and Mercedes in FIA’s engine evaluation, Ferrari and Audi got two upgrade slots — Ferrari’s first tweak is modest, with a major turbo revision planned after the summer break. Charles Leclerc admits the car’s lacking grip and balance at the fast Red Bull Ring, finishing eighth in FP2 — eight tenths off the pace — while Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli dominated both sessions. Ferrari’s technical director downplays the upgrade’s impact, calling it “relatively minor,” but the team’s commitment to development remains clear. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/aa07aa87c4a05650