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F1MATHS: Have Ferrari lost the edge in terms of start performance?
F1TechnicalJuly 12, 2026
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One of Ferraris 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 Scuderias compact turbocharger concept allowing the power unit to build boost more quickly when the lights went out.