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.
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Sergio Perez is facing a crisis of confidence in his Red Bull car, mirroring his struggles from last year. The Mexican driver’s performance has been lagging behind teammate Max Verstappen, and he believes he has discovered the root cause of his car handling issues. As the F1 season reaches its mid-point, Perez knows he needs to up his game quickly to keep Red Bull competitive.
Max Verstappen has sent a clear message to his Red Bull team, demanding that they bring more performance to their car in order to stay competitive in the Formula 1 championship battle. The reigning world champion was narrowly beaten to pole position by McLaren’s Lando Norris in Spain, and he believes Red Bull needs to step up its game to fend off the growing challenge from rival teams.
Alpine driver Esteban Ocon has revealed that a weight difference between his and teammate Pierre Gasly’s Formula 1 cars has been hampering their team’s performance in recent races. The issue has come to the forefront after Ocon’s early exit in Montreal, which he attributes to the added weight on his car.
McLaren sets its sights on conquering its low-speed corner weaknesses ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix. The team’s recent upgrades have shown promise, but the quest for a balanced high-downforce and low-speed performance remains a key focus as it looks to challenge rivals like Ferrari on the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.