Nov.13 (GMM) Ferrari may have found a significant breakthrough with its new Formula 1 engine for 2027, amid reports of a power increase of more than 20 horsepower.
According to Italian reports, Maranello has developed a new specification producing an estimated 21 to 22hp more than its current engine.
The improvement has not been officially confirmed, but could substantially reduce Ferrari’s deficit to Mercedes and Red Bull-Ford.
Ferrari struggled with engine performance throughout 2026, with the FIA’s ADUO assessment placing it alongside Audi and Honda in the category more than four percent behind the leading combustion engine.
Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur recently admitted the team had known for years that its engine program was behind.
“We knew that the engine would be difficult, we knew for years that we were late compared to our competitors and year one would be mega difficult,” he said.
Vasseur also warned that catching up would take considerable time.
“When it comes to the chassis, if the design is a disaster, you can start from scratch for the following year,” he told automoto.it.
“Doing that with the engine – given the homologation cycle and the budget cap – isn’t something you can do right away. These are multi-year projects.”
He nevertheless confirmed that Ferrari was targeting a substantial improvement in 2027.
“We hope to get back on track next year, but from the outside, people don’t realise how difficult it is to change course. It’s like trying to turn a large ship.”