In a thrilling turn of events at the Santerno circuit, both Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton faced a common foe during the FP2 session – brake issues! The airwaves crackled with their frustrated voices as they voiced their concerns about the troublesome brakes on their cars.
Hamilton, still grappling with the nuances of the new season’s car, was the first to express his dismay, “These darn brakes – these brakes are a problem,” he exclaimed over the radio. Not long after, Leclerc chimed in, providing more insight into the challenges they were facing, particularly during warm-up laps, “The brakes in warm-up mode are horrible. Guys, they’re not braking,” the determined #16 driver emphasized.
Despite the initial setback, both drivers managed to showcase promising pace during the latter part of FP2, especially in the long-run simulations. However, the specter of brake issues looms large, casting a shadow of doubt as they look ahead to tomorrow’s crucial qualifying session.
Stay tuned as the drama unfolds on the track, with Ferrari and Mercedes locked in a fierce battle not just against each other but also against technical gremlins threatening to derail their quest for glory.