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Round 06 · Free Practice 1
Monaco Grand Prix
Circuit de Monaco · Jun 5–7, 2026
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The Debrief Room Round 4 06 May 2026
Morning Briefing
TEAM_ANALYSIS

Ferrari's Miami Upgrade Fails to Close Hamilton Gap

Ferrari's performance upgrade at Miami fell short of expectations, exposing ongoing competitiveness concerns as Charles Leclerc outpaced Lewis Hamilton despite the team's development efforts.

Wednesday, 06 May 2026 Miami Grand Prix Round 4

Upgrade Disappoints at Miami

According to Sky Sports F1, Ferrari's Miami upgrades failed to make a significant impact on the weekend, with the team appearing to slip behind in the competitive order. The upgrade package did not deliver the performance gains the Scuderia had anticipated heading into Round 4.

Leclerc Dominates; Hamilton Struggles

Formula 1 reported that Charles Leclerc set the pace in the only practice session and seized the lead at the race start as chaos unfolded behind him. However, according to PlanetF1, Hamilton's frustration grew as the gap to his Ferrari teammate Leclerc exposed wider upgrade concerns within the team. The disparity between the two drivers highlighted questions about the efficacy of the development direction.

Leclerc Accepts Team Strategy

Despite the broader performance questions, Speedweek.com noted that Leclerc offered no criticism of Ferrari's team strategy following the Miami Grand Prix, suggesting a cooperative environment within the outfit even as upgrade effectiveness came under scrutiny.

Milestone and Forward Focus

PlanetF1 reported that Leclerc reached a new Ferrari milestone in 2026, though the driver remains focused on securing a title rather than dwelling on records, with a Schumacher record now in sight.

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