Ferrari logo: what the Prancing Horse means in Ferrari’s 2026 F1 campaign
The Ferrari logo is the Prancing Horse on a yellow shield, and in Formula 1 it is the badge of Scuderia Ferrari. In 2026, that badge sits on a team that is 2nd in the constructors’ standings with 255 points and 2 wins as of 2026-07-16 13:00 UTC, with Lewis Hamilton 3rd in the drivers’ table on 147 points and 1 win, and Charles Leclerc 4th on 108 points and 1 win.
That is why the Ferrari logo matters right now: it is not just a famous emblem, but the visual identity attached to Ferrari’s current two-win campaign, carried by Hamilton and Leclerc into the Belgian Grand Prix from second place in the constructors’ standings.
What the Ferrari badge means
Ferrari’s racing logo is simple to recognise: the Prancing Horse on a yellow shield. In F1, it functions as Scuderia Ferrari’s identity, the mark that links the team’s history to its current cars and drivers.
In 2026, that identity is tied to a live championship campaign rather than a museum piece. The badge is being carried into Spa by Hamilton and Leclerc, and every result now adds to what the symbol means on track.
Ferrari in F1 right now
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Constructor position | 2nd |
| Constructor points | 255 |
| Constructor wins | 2 |
| Hamilton points | 147 |
| Hamilton wins | 1 |
| Leclerc points | 108 |
| Leclerc wins | 1 |
| Next race | Belgian Grand Prix |
| Date | 2026-07-19 13:00:00Z |
| Circuit | Spa-Francorchamps |
Ferrari’s live position gives the Prancing Horse extra weight. The badge belongs to a team that is still chasing Mercedes, which leads the constructors’ table on 333 points with 7 wins, but Ferrari’s own numbers keep it firmly in the fight.
What has shaped the badge’s 2026 story
Formula1.com reported that Ferrari handed Mercedes its first grand prix defeat of the 2026 season, with Hamilton’s final-stint pace highlighted. That win matters because it showed the Ferrari logo on a car that could still beat the benchmark on the right day.
Formula1.com also reported that Ferrari unveiled major aerodynamic upgrades at Barcelona as it chased Mercedes. Later, Autosport described Ferrari as “far away” from repeating its Barcelona form after a “difficult” Austria practice session.
Autosport also reported that Ferrari was waiting for FIA approval to introduce an upgraded power unit, provisionally as early as the Austrian Grand Prix. And at Fiorano, Formula1.com noted Hamilton being spotted driving a rare Ferrari, a small image that neatly matched the wider brand story around the team.
A separate Ferrari stat line
Formula1.com’s team-stat snippet lists Ferrari’s 2026 season position as 2nd, with 165 season points, 6 grand prix races, 137 grand prix points, 0 grand prix wins, 5 grand prix podiums and 0 grand prix poles. The live championship table is the current reference point as of 2026-07-16 13:00 UTC, while that snippet appears to reflect an earlier or differently scoped season snapshot.
| Data source | Ferrari 2026 stat line | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Live championship table | 2nd, 255 points, 2 wins | Current constructors’ standings as of 2026-07-16 13:00 UTC |
| Formula1.com team-stat snippet | 2nd, 165 season points, 6 grand prix races, 137 grand prix points, 0 grand prix wins, 5 grand prix podiums, 0 grand prix poles | Separate Formula1.com-style season snapshot; differs from the live championship table |
That split does not change the broader picture: the Ferrari logo is tied to a team that is competitive, visible and still close enough to matter before Spa.
Why the symbol carries extra weight before Spa
Ferrari’s badge now sits on a car that has won 2 races, while Mercedes has 7. The gap is 78 points, which means Ferrari is close enough to stay relevant but not dominant enough to relax.
That is the pressure built into the logo in 2026: it represents a famous brand, but also a team that has to keep converting pace into points if the Prancing Horse is going to stay in the title conversation.