The car has been designed specifically for Formula 1’s new technical era, which will introduce 50% electrification, sustainable fuels and active aerodynamics. Ferrari engineers are developing a completely new power unit, featuring an aluminium alloy cylinder head and a closely guarded intake system, alongside a return to pushrod suspension at both the front and rear for the first time since 2010.
Ferrari plans a two-stage approach to pre-season testing. An initial version of Project 678 will run in late January, focusing on reliability and system checks, before a more advanced B-spec car appears during February testing in Bahrain. Team principal Fred Vasseur said the extended nine-day winter testing programme will be crucial for validating technical choices ahead of the new rules.
The team faces stiff challenges under the revised regulations, particularly around movable front-wing elements and concerns that rivals such as Mercedes-AMG Petronas and Red Bull Racing may have uncovered early engine advantages.
After a difficult 2025 campaign, Ferrari has also introduced major cockpit and suspension redesigns, including a new steering wheel developed with input from drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. The changes underline Ferrari’s determination to re-establish itself as a title contender when Formula 1 enters its next technical chapter in 2026.
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