Ferrari SF-26

Ferrari SF-26
Category	Formula One
Constructor	Scuderia Ferrari
Designers	Loïc Serra (Technical Director – Chassis); Fabio Montecchi (Chief Project Engineer); Marco Adurno (Head of Vehicle Performance); Diego Tondi (Head of Aerodynamics); Franck Sanchez (Head of Aerodynamic Development); Enrico Gualtieri (Technical Director - Engine);
Predecessor	Ferrari SF-25
Technical specifications
Chassis	Carbon fibre composite with survival cell and honeycomb structure
Suspension (front)	Double wishbone push-rod
Suspension (rear)	Double wishbone push-rod
Engine	Turbo Rear-mid mounted
Transmission	8 forward + 1 reverse
Weight	770 kg (including driver, coolant and oil)
Fuel	Shell V-Power
Lubricants	Shell Helix Ultra
Tyres	Pirelli P Zero (Dry/Slick); Pirelli Cinturato (Wet/Treaded);
Competition history
Notable entrants	Scuderia Ferrari HP
Notable drivers	16. Charles Leclerc ; 44. Lewis Hamilton ;

Last updated January 27, 2026

The Ferrari SF-26 (also known by its internal name, Project 678)^[1] is a Formula One car constructed by Scuderia Ferrari to compete in the 2026 Formula One World Championship. It is to be driven by Charles Leclerc and seven-time World Drivers' Champion Lewis Hamilton in their eighth and second season with Ferrari, respectively.

Characteristics

Development

The SF-26 is the first Ferrari car to be created under the 2026 regulations, and thefore the car features significant changes from its predecessor, the SF-25. Developed under the leadership of Loïc Serra (Chassis Technical Director) and Enrico Gualtieri (Power Unit Technical Director),^[2] the SF-26 was first unveiled on the 23 January 2026 during a shakedown at Fiorano, showing its new push-rod suspension and manual override mode. It is set to debut at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix. ^[3]

Livery

The SF-26 race livery was shown for the first time on 23 January 2026. The livery returns to a glossy lighter red finish, last used in 2018, and a larger usage of white surrounding the airbox and engine cover reflecting the teams usage of white accents in the past.^[4]^[5]

References

↑ Smith, Jack (4 November 2025). "How Ferrari’s recent upswing has lessened the planned radical changes to its 2026 F1 car". Motorsport Week. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
↑ "Ferrari following 'complete rethink of car's architecture' with SF-26". Motorsport Technology. 23 January 2026. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
↑ "Ferrari SF-26 reveal: Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc's 2026 car launched as Italian team look for improved season". Sky Sports. 23 January 2026. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
↑ "SF-26, The New 2026 Ferrari Single-Seater - Ferrari.com". www.ferrari.com. 23 January 2026. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
↑ Masefield, Fraser (23 January 2026). "Scuderia Ferrari unveils retro SF-26 car livery for 2026 F1 season". Motorsport Technology. Retrieved 23 January 2026.

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[1] Smith, Jack (4 November 2025). "How Ferrari’s recent upswing has lessened the planned radical changes to its 2026 F1 car". Motorsport Week. Retrieved 23 January 2026.

[2] "Ferrari following 'complete rethink of car's architecture' with SF-26". Motorsport Technology. 23 January 2026. Retrieved 23 January 2026.

[3] "Ferrari SF-26 reveal: Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc's 2026 car launched as Italian team look for improved season". Sky Sports. 23 January 2026. Retrieved 23 January 2026.

[4] "SF-26, The New 2026 Ferrari Single-Seater - Ferrari.com". www.ferrari.com. 23 January 2026. Retrieved 23 January 2026.

[5] Masefield, Fraser (23 January 2026). "Scuderia Ferrari unveils retro SF-26 car livery for 2026 F1 season". Motorsport Technology. Retrieved 23 January 2026.

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