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The reasons behind Ferrari's US GP upgrades

Ferrari's latest clutch of updates for the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix feature a unique approach to the 'fingers' situated at the front edge of the floor, although both drivers have played down the significance of the new parts.

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Originally reported by Autosport
The reasons behind Ferrari's US GP upgrades
Photo: Autosport

United States Grand Prix: What Happened

Autosport reported on Friday, October 23, 2026 in a story involving Ferrari, United States Grand Prix, US GP. Here is how the report opens:

Ferrari's latest clutch of updates for the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix feature a unique approach to the 'fingers' situated at the front edge of the floor, although both drivers have played down the significance of the new parts. The SF-26 has also been given a minor rework to the sidepods, with a small change to the inlet and the undercut to link up with a minor change to the floor board…

— Autosport

It is one of many Formula 1 stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on United States Grand Prix and what to watch next.

Key Takeaways

  • The story: The reasons behind Ferrari's US GP upgrades
  • Who’s involved: Ferrari, United States Grand Prix, US GP and Formula
  • League: Formula 1
  • First reported: Friday, October 23, 2026 by Autosport

Background: United States Grand Prix

The United States Grand Prix is a motor racing event that has been held on and off since 1908, when it was known as the American Grand Prize. The Grand Prix later became part of the Formula One World Championship. As of 2026, the Grand Prix has been held 55 times at ten different locations. Since 2012, it has been held every year at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, except in 2020 when it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Text from Wikipedia’s United States Grand Prix article, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What happened with United States Grand Prix?

Ferrari's latest clutch of updates for the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix feature a unique approach to the 'fingers' situated at the front edge of the floor, although both drivers have played down the significance of the new parts. The SF-26 has also been given a minor rework to the sidepods, with a small change to the inlet and the undercut to link up with a minor change to the floor board… Autosport reported the story on Friday, October 23, 2026.

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Autosport first reported it on Friday, October 23, 2026. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related Formula 1 news.

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