Charles Leclerc dismisses Ferrari reliability woes: “I have faith in the team”
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Maranello-based racing team Scuderia Ferrari hasn’t exactly been having the most satisfactory race weekends following a series of disheartening results. What seems to be an actual problem with the Italian giants is the stark contrast in their performance in the qualifying sessions and the main races. Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has often taken pole position this season only to end up with two DNFs in three races lately.
Red Bull’s constructors’ lead has never been higher this year, with 80 points, and reigning Formula One World Champion Max Verstappen has acquired 56 points on Charles Leclerc in four races. Undoubtedly, after Baku, Leclerc is no longer even second to Verstappen in the drivers’ standings, having fallen behind Red Bull’s Sergio Perez.
Leclerc dominated both the Spanish and Monaco Grands Prix before giving up probable victories caused by mechanical failure in the turbo and a poor strategy. In those two races, Ferrari was much more aggressive than Red Bull, whereas in Azerbaijan, the scenario was more comparable to what it had been in the Miami Grand Prix, with a Red Bull marginally quicker on the race pace.
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Charles Leclerc doesn’t seem to be too bothered by the F1-75’s reliability issues
The observable improvements made to the F1-75 in Spain almost negated the true advancements that were hidden beneath the floor. The upgrades introduced to Barcelona improved the F1-75’s performance in terms of great pace and porpoising. Added to the high downforce rear wing, which was also used in Monte Carlo, Ferrari for Barcelona amended many regions of the floor, respectively front and rear.
“No. I have faith in the team, and once we solve the problems, we have pace. This year is important. We have a big opportunity to win. There is too much positivity in the good, but too much negativity in the bad. We need a balance,” responded the Monacan on being asked if the F1-75’s reliability is a source of concern for him.
?| Does reliability worry you?
Charles: “No. I have faith in the team, and once we solve the problems, we have pace.”
“This year is important. We have a big opportunity to win.”
“There is too much positivity in the good, but too much negativity in the bad. We need a balance.” pic.twitter.com/ATW5QFkE6F
— Ferrari News ? (@FanaticsFerrari) June 16, 2022
At the beginning of this season, Ferrari also altered the sensor that pushes the DRS in relation to the rear wing, and the DRS framework was outfitted with a different input design for the final three races. The hydraulic actuator inside the core pylon has not been adjusted. The lifting hook has been redesigned and is unique to each rear wing setup.
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