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Leclerc Cautious Yet Optimistic: Ferrari’s F1 Upgrade Shows Promise for Future Despite Bouncing Concerns
Charles Leclerc adopts a careful stance regarding Ferrari F1 enhancements but views it as a positive indicator for what's ahead.
"Indeed, I'll approach with more caution; Monza is typically a circuit where we don't encounter these types of problems."
Charles Leclerc is maintaining a cautious stance on whether the latest F1 upgrade from Ferrari has resolved their issues with bouncing.
Following a major update for the Spanish Grand Prix, Ferrari has encountered issues with their car bouncing during fast corners.
At the British Grand Prix, they had to switch back to their previous setup due to the fast-paced characteristics of Silverstone.
This weekend, Ferrari introduced a significant update at Monza, aimed at addressing their shortcomings.
Leclerc stated that the data appears more promising, but remains uncertain if their problems have been completely resolved, especially considering the unique challenges of Monza.
"Indeed, I plan to exercise a bit more caution. Normally, Monza is a circuit where we typically don't encounter these issues," stated Leclerc.
"Last year, we saw significant improvement in our race performance, especially in addressing the challenges with the car's bouncing. I believe we made progress in that area."
"Judging by the data, the situation appears significantly improved. I believe we would have managed fine on this circuit even with the previous setup. However, all the anticipated benefits from the new floor are present, which bodes well for what's ahead."
Colleague Carlos Sainz shared a comparable perspective on the improvement kit.
He mentioned, "This weekend, we're experiencing noticeably less bouncing. We need to wait and see, especially if it's due to the new floor. We'll have to confirm this at other tracks since this location has historically had minimal bouncing. Nonetheless, it looks encouraging."
Ferrari's performance in the qualifying round placed them in fourth and fifth positions for the starting grid of Sunday's race.
Leclerc lamented experiencing "understeer" at the start of the lap, which caused the distance to the McLarens to increase.
"He expressed his aggravation, noting, 'It's exasperating since we almost had it, yet it fell short.' He detailed the persistent issue they've faced since the first practice session in Turns 1, 2, and 4/5, where the car suffered from understeer, making it difficult to rotate. 'During the second practice, the understeer was notably bad, preventing the car from rotating. Surprisingly, in the third practice, this issue vanished. However, it reemerged during the qualifying rounds, which is particularly vexing as it causes us to lose two and a half tenths across the initial four corners of the lap."
"Returning is quite challenging. However, that's the current situation, and our attention must shift to improving our speed for tomorrow's race. We anticipate fewer problems at Turns 1/2 and 4/5, which should, in turn, enhance our performance during the race."
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