Ferrari’s Strategic Comeback: Leclerc Confident in Modified Floor’s Potential to Combat Bouncing at Hungarian GP

Unveiled: Ferrari's Countermove in F1 Hungarian Grand Prix Development Battles

Charles Leclerc Talks About Adjusting the Car's Floor – Can It Solve Ferrari's Oscillation Issues?

Charles Leclerc has shared his thoughts on the updated floor Ferrari introduced at the F1 Hungarian Grand Prix.

An upgrade implemented in Spain last month failed to meet its objectives – while Ferrari succeeded in increasing downforce, the new floor design introduced an issue with bouncing.

At Silverstone, the team opted to revert to the older components instead of the most recent floor iteration.

Ferrari is heading to the Hungaroring, planning to continue using their updated floor design, which includes adjustments aimed at addressing the problematic bouncing issue.

"Leclerc mentioned in Hungary that we've been performing quite well in our preparations," as reported by Crash.net from within the paddock.

"In the recent races, by adopting very radical approaches to the setup on my end, we've gained numerous insights. Having a week's break between the races allowed us to draw conclusions and decide on our strategy for the upcoming weekend."

Leclerc noted: "I believe this isn't the circuit where the bouncing is most apparent.

"Nonetheless, we have indicators, and particularly from the past three to four races, we have elements that can guide us on whether we're heading in the correct direction. Therefore, I believe that will suffice to determine that.

"Nonetheless, Spa presents an even greater challenge for us. Yet, I'm optimistic that the insights we've gained from the past three or four races will enhance our performance moving forward, regardless of the location or track."

"From this point forward, we will take a step."

When questioned, Leclerc was inquired if Ferrari could consider employing varied floor designs at various tracks.

However, he stated, "No, I don't foresee that happening at the moment. It's certainly not a goal of ours to implement varying levels on distinct types of tracks.

"Nonetheless, the recent addition is primarily aimed at enhancing the bouncing aspect. It doesn't focus on increasing the sharpness."

"The issue of peakiness has never been a significant concern. Naturally, you encounter more peakiness when bouncing around since it leads to more erratic movements. However, the real issue isn't the peakiness itself, but rather the bouncing."

Ferrari isn't the inaugural Formula 1 squad to introduce an enhanced floor this year.

Mercedes unveiled their latest floor design in Miami, while Red Bull debuted their new version two weeks earlier at Silverstone.

Leclerc was questioned on whether there's a ceiling to the improvements that can be made to the floor, blocking significant advancements

"Likely, the engineers have a deeper understanding than mine, however, there's definitely scope for betterment," he remarked. "The car's floor plays a crucial role, offering significant opportunities for enhancement.

"Today, the scope for enhancement has become increasingly limited due to the longevity of the existing regulations."

"Our team continues to prioritize this field, yet the nuances within it can have a significant impact."

"The Barcelona setup introduced has led to significantly increased bouncing, despite only minor modifications."

"A minor adjustment can trigger a bouncing effect, which might lead to significant outcomes, yet the potential benefits are substantial if executed correctly. We cannot afford to remain complacent in this field; it's crucial that we drive progress in these domains."

"Achieve through outcomes, yet acquire wisdom"

Heading into this weekend's race in Hungary, Leclerc finds himself in third place in the F1 standings, trailing the frontrunner, Max Verstappen, by 105 points.

His campaign has reached its zenith with a maiden victory at his local Monaco Grand Prix.

Leclerc mentioned, "I believe our rate of progress up until Monaco was quite impressive."

"As I've frequently mentioned, from Monza the previous year to Monaco this year, our team likely experienced the most significant advancement. The pace at which we improved was genuinely impressive."

"After that, we traveled to Montreal where we encountered problems with the power unit during the race, which unfortunately impacted our performance negatively."

"Afterward, I believe the pivotal moment came from the Barcelona race onward, when we implemented an upgrade that significantly increased the bouncing."

"From that point forward, particularly on my end, I've gone to great lengths to alter my approach significantly in an attempt to navigate those challenges, a decision that has certainly come with its consequences in terms of outcomes."

"Nonetheless, acquiring extensive understanding on those matters, I believe, will aid in our recovery starting this weekend."

"Minimizing our race losses is clearly crucial for us in order to grasp the underlying problems, but I believe we now have a better comprehension of those issues."

"I'm optimistic that starting with this race, we'll see improvements that will help us secure more points here and also in Spa, not to mention throughout the remaining season."

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