{"id":589436,"date":"2026-04-08T03:46:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T03:46:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/589436\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T03:46:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T03:46:16","slug":"is-ferrari-hiding-a-secret-franck-montagny-analyzes-maranellos-calm-start-to-f1-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/589436\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Ferrari hiding a secret? Franck Montagny analyzes Maranello\u2019s calm start to F1 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Former Formula 1 driver and current Canal Plus commentator, Franck Montagny, believes Ferrari may be hiding something behind their composed exterior. The Scuderia\u2019s apparent serenity on and off the track has raised eyebrows among experts and rival teams alike.<\/p>\n

Ferrari\u2019s first three races: how to evaluate<\/p>\n

The April break provides Formula 1 teams with a crucial opportunity to take stock of the season so far and identify the areas where development should be prioritized. Currently, Ferrari sits in second place in the Constructors\u2019 Championship, bolstered by three third-place finishes: two from Charles Leclerc in Australia and Japan, and one from Lewis Hamilton in China. While the points gap to Mercedes in the standings is not insurmountable, the difference on track has been more significant, with the Silver Arrows consistently showing stronger race pace. A shake-up is needed starting from Miami to attempt to reduce the deficit to Mercedes.<\/p>\n

Despite Mercedes<\/a> appearing a step ahead, Ferrari has proven more prepared than McLaren in the first three races, even if the team seemed to show a stronger recovery at Suzuka, and certainly outperformed Red Bull<\/a> in terms of consistency and strategy execution.<\/p>\n

Montagny doesn\u2019t trust Ferrari<\/p>\n

Speaking about the Scuderia, Franck Montagny offered a striking perspective: \u201cThis year, Ferrari represents serenity. There is calm both in terms of on-track battles and regarding the technical updates. Whether the changes work or not, they don\u2019t overreact. The drivers are positive, aware, and serene. They believe in the process. In my opinion, Ferrari is the only team that seems completely confident. And that is exactly why I am concerned. Have they figured something out that we haven\u2019t? In the first three Grand Prix, there hasn\u2019t been a single off-note in their statements, and it\u2019s the first time in the last ten years that I\u2019ve heard Ferrari this calm. If I were in another team, I would be genuinely worried because I\u2019d ask myself: has Ferrari discovered something?\u201d<\/p>\n

Ferrari\u2019s plans for April<\/p>\n

As reported in recent days, Ferrari returned to the track last week at Mugello for TPC tests, which are carried out with older-generation cars. This week, the Scuderia will conduct a test at Fiorano on artificially wet asphalt, with at least one of the primary drivers participating. Additionally, AutoRacer.it has revealed that Ferrari will hold a filming day at Monza<\/a> on April 22, providing further opportunities for the team to refine preparations and optimize both car and driver performance.<\/p>\n

The Scuderia\u2019s strategic calm, combined with consistent podium finishes from Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton<\/a>, has prompted speculation across the paddock. Rivals will be closely monitoring Ferrari during the upcoming tests and filming day to understand whether this composure is the result of meticulous planning, hidden technical advantages, or simply the mental confidence of a team perfectly aligned with its drivers. Regardless, Franck Montagny\u2019s perspective reminds fans and competitors alike that in Formula 1, visible serenity may hide an even sharper competitive edge.<\/p>\n

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