Starting from midnight on Saturday, August 9, the Ferrari Sporting Management will observe the mandatory two-week summer break imposed by the International Automobile Federation (FIA). During the week, while Charles Leclerc was testing the front wing with adjustable flap in Hungary, the team at the Maranello headquarters was focused on simulator work in preparation for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.
The Ferrari team has officially closed its doors. At midnight, the Scuderia enters its summer holiday period, during which all activities in the Reparto Corse race department are halted for two full weeks in compliance with FIA regulations.
This break provides a valuable opportunity for the entire team to catch their breath and recharge in anticipation of the second half of the Formula 1 World Championship, which still includes ten more race weekends.
The technical staff, led by Loic Serra, is already fully engaged in the design and development of the new car, the Ferrari 678, which will represent the team’s entry into a new technical era in Formula 1, featuring more agile and innovative racing cars.
During the week, the team also carried out a thorough analysis of the disappointing Hungarian Grand Prix results and collected data from the Pirelli 2026 tire tests, which took place on the Budapest circuit last Wednesday. Notably, during this period, the team experimented with the active control of the adjustable front wing on the SF-25 mule car.
Charles Leclerc’s fourth-place finish at the Hungaroring, following an exceptional pole position performance, has been accepted without controversy. The team remains fully focused on the future and is not dwelling on past setbacks.
Meanwhile, the preparations for the upcoming Dutch Grand Prix, scheduled to take place at Zandvoort at the end of August, have continued intensively. The team dedicated significant time in the simulator to validate the car setups and aerodynamic solutions that will be essential for the challenging Zandvoort circuit.
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