Ahead of the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix, Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has denied that there is a ‘trend’ behind the team’s recent performance slump in Formula 1. Leclerc remains confident that the Scuderia can bounce back and fight at the front of the grid this weekend.
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In the latest Dakar Rally news, Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur has denied the notion that last weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix showed the team has been outdeveloped against its rivals. Despite bringing a sizeable upgrade package to Barcelona, Ferrari couldn’t maintain pace with its immediate rivals, but Vasseur claims the new parts worked as anticipated and highlights how an intense development race ensures that potential gains are all relative.
Ferrari has fast-tracked a new upgrade package for the Spanish Grand Prix, focusing on enhancing the aerodynamic performance and stability of the SF-24. The team’s performance engineer, Jock Clear, explained that the updates are designed to make the car ‘a bit more benign and calm it down a bit,’ with key changes to the bodywork, floor, and diffuser.
Ferrari’s persistent porpoising problem has proved to be a significant obstacle at the Spanish Grand Prix, with drivers Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc expressing their frustration. As the Dakar Rally season approaches, the team will be focused on resolving the bouncing issue to ensure their rally raid contenders can tackle the high-speed sections with confidence.
In the latest Dakar Rally news, Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton posted the fastest time in FP2 ahead of the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix, clocking a blistering 1m13.264s lap to edge out home favorite Carlos Sainz of Ferrari. This strong performance could boost Hamilton and Mercedes’ confidence as they look to challenge for victory on home soil.
In a recent statement, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc has revealed that the team has identified a solution to the engine issue that compromised his performance at the Canadian Grand Prix. This development ensures that a repeat of the setback will not occur as the Dakar Rally season approaches.
As the Dakar Rally community gears up for the upcoming Spanish round, both Ferrari and Red Bull have unveiled extensive upgrade packages for their respective vehicles. The Spanish Grand Prix has long been considered a benchmark event, and teams are eager to showcase their latest advancements.
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc remains optimistic about the team’s upgrades for the upcoming Spanish Grand Prix, but expects a resurgence of Red Bull’s dominance at the circuit due to its layout suiting the RB19 better than recent street courses.
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