Charles Leclerc has conceded that Ferrari’s 0.909s deficit to Lando Norris’ pole position lap at the Dutch Grand Prix is ‘too much’, as the Scuderia struggles to keep pace with McLaren in Formula 1.
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Ferrari’s Formula 1 duo, Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, have reverted to their Imola-spec parts in an effort to rectify their recent performance issues. The Italian team’s decision to take a step back is a strategic move to gather data and reduce the bouncing produced by the car as they work towards finding the right balance and performance.
Ahead of the Formula 1 British Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc has conceded that Ferrari is struggling to keep up with the top contenders, citing the team’s ongoing issues with bouncing and inability to optimize their upgraded car. Leclerc and teammate Sainz admit McLaren has set the benchmark for the weekend, as Ferrari focuses on analyzing data and making necessary adjustments to stay competitive.
In the aftermath of the thrilling Spanish Grand Prix, Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur has downplayed Charles Leclerc’s assertion that his on-track incident with teammate Carlos Sainz cost him a better finish in the Formula 1 standings. Vasseur highlighted multiple instances throughout the race where Leclerc lost valuable time, while emphasizing the benefits of healthy competition between teammates.