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Ferrari's new engine still lags Mercedes on straights

Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari's upgraded engine is an improvement, but the team still loses about 0.6 seconds to Mercedes on the straights. George Russell topped Friday practice at the Italian Grand Prix, 0.120 seconds ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc. Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli, who leads the championship, believes Ferrari's new engine has made their speeds equal.

By BriefTea Editorial · 4 September 2026 at 18:21

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