# Why F1's Struggling Teams Can't Keep Up with Ferrari

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Podcast: [From the Paddock](https://stenobird.com/podcast/from-the-paddock-7849908)
Published: 2026-07-14T20:30:00+00:00
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Ferrari's relentless upgrade strategy is paying off—but why can't teams like Williams and Aston Martin simply do the same? We break down how Ferrari keeps finding performance under the cost cap, why its innovative exhaust solution is being dropped at Spa, and what the latest upgrades could mean for the Belgian Grand Prix. Alex and Lydia also look at Williams' difficult season, James Vowles' promise to come back "swinging," and whether the team can turn things around before it's too late. Plus, our Spa-Francorchamps preview, the latest technical developments across the grid, and your questions answered. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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