Why Ferrari has fallen back - and what it plans to do

Ferrari's 2026 Formula 1 season has taken a negative turn after a promising start that included a win at Barcelona. The team has been overtaken in development by rivals, particularly McLaren, whose MCL40 received significant aerodynamic upgrades around the floor between Hungary and the Netherlands, including a specialized H-wing flip-flop design used at faster circuits. Ferrari has compounded its difficulties by postponing a major part of its own upgrade plan, leaving it unable to match the development pace set by McLaren.