F1 Chinese GP Practice: Ferrari's Major Upgrade Faces Sprint Weekend Test
Ferrari debuts a major car upgrade at the Chinese GP, featuring a novel 'Macarena' rear wing, during the sole practice session of a sprint weekend. The team urgently needs to find performance to challenge a Mercedes squad riding high from a perfect result in Australia, setting the stage for a high-pressure Friday in Shanghai.
Ferrari rolls out a significant aerodynamic upgrade, including a radical new rear wing dubbed the 'Macarena', during a crucial single practice session ahead of the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix sprint weekend. The Scuderia is under pressure to close the performance gap to a dominant Mercedes team, which arrives in Shanghai leading both championships after a commanding one-two finish in Melbourne.
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