Will continue developing the SF-26 despite diminished title prospects, Vasseur says

Vasseur says around 80% of present development will carry over to 2027, so continuing SF-26 work is justified and informs Ferrari’s split of resources between current-season upgrades and next year’s project.

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- Vasseur: development now delivers components or knowledge that will carry over (estimated ~80%).
- Ferrari has used its two engine development allowances; further power-unit gains within 2026 are limited.
- Decision balances short-term competitiveness against long-term 2027 programme.
- Vasseur highlighted that single-lap/qualifying evolution across runs is the most pressing development need.
- Ferrari’s race pace is described as acceptable relative to rivals, but qualifying steps lag behind.
- Continued SF-26 work aims to reduce the qualifying deficit and improve session consistency.

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