For seven years, Charles Leclerc refused to change one thing on his Ferrari.
Not the steering wheel.
Not the display.
Not even the software he looked at hundreds of times every lap.
Then Formula 1 changed.
And so did Leclerc.
The result? A hidden upgrade that may have played a crucial role in Ferrari’s return to winning ways. While fans focused on new regulations, redesigned cars, and hybrid power units, one of the Scuderia’s most significant improvements was sitting right in front of Leclerc, on the screen of his steering wheel.
Sometimes the Biggest Formula 1 upgrades are invisible
When Formula 1 fans think about upgrades, they imagine new front wings, redesigned floors, suspension geometry, or powerful engine developments.
But one of Ferrari’s most significant improvements in 2026 wasn’t visible from the outside.
It happened on Charles Leclerc’s steering wheel.
After using virtually the same software layout since joining Ferrari in 2019, Leclerc completely redesigned how information is presented to him during a race. While it may appear to be a small software update, the change reflects how Formula 1’s new regulations have fundamentally altered the way drivers manage their cars.
