Rivals copying Ferrari F1 aero designs "a good reward" for Maranello
Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur says rival teams copying its innovative Formula 1 designs is a "good reward" for Maranello. Ferrari came into the 2026 regulations cycle with a striking car, the SF-26, which featured a number of intriguing areas of innovation. At winter testing in Bahrain, the team attached a winglet to the structure behind the exhaust, internally dubbed Flick Tail Mode ... Keep…
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur commented on rival teams copying the innovative designs of the SF-26, stating that it is a "good reward" for Maranello. The SF-26, unveiled for the 2026 regulations cycle, featured several groundbreaking elements, including the Flick Tail Mode winglet and the Macarena wing. These design innovations have since been copied by rival teams, including Red Bull and McLaren.
Vasseur emphasized that while he doesn't seek compliments, seeing his team's hard work recognized by competitors is a testament to the innovative mindset of his aerodynamicists and designers. Despite Ferrari's known power unit weaknesses, the SF-26's chassis has proven to be the best in F1, with both Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton securing victories at Silverstone and Barcelona, respectively.
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