Ferrari-powered cars have gained a combined 25 positions on the opening lap across the first four races of the 2026 Formula 1 season as revised power-unit rules make starts more decisive.
No other engine supplier matches Ferrari’s total, though Audi and Honda each supply only one team; Aston Martin-powered cars have gained 14 positions and Mercedes-powered cars eight, while Red Bull-powered cars are down 21 and Audi-powered entries are minus 26.
Williams leads individual teams with 18 positions gained and the Ferrari works team has gained 17, notable given Ferrari’s frequent top-five starts; Haas and Cadillac have managed just four combined.
Mercedes’ works outfit has lost 22 positions across four starts despite stronger Mercedes customer results, and Alpine and McLaren have also shown positive gains under the new 2026 hybrid package.
This summary is based on coverage by Motorsport.
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