Charles Leclerc, the Monaco driver representing Ferrari, faced a setback during the Canadian Grand Prix due to an engine problem. However, Leclerc has now revealed that Ferrari has successfully identified and resolved the problem to prevent its recurrence in Spain.
During qualifying, Leclerc and his teammate Carlos Sainz faced difficulties that resulted in a lower starting position. Additionally, Leclerc encountered a power unit issue on the second lap, which significantly impacted his performance. The problem caused him to lose up to five tenths of a second per lap on the straights, leaving him defenseless when the track dried up.
Although a pit stop could have solved the problem, Leclerc made the premature decision to switch to slick tires, which caused him to fall more than a lap behind and ultimately retire from the race.
Fortunately, Ferrari analyzed the problem at their headquarters in Maranello and developed solutions to ensure that this does not happen again. When asked about the team’s progress, Leclerc stated that he would not go into specific details but confirmed that they understood and resolved the problem.
Looking to the future, Ferrari’s main focus is to address their weak performance at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Leclerc emphasized that they have been working diligently to fix the engine problem and regain their competitive advantage in Barcelona.
Although Leclerc has faced engine problems in previous races, such as Miami and Imola, he expressed confidence in Ferrari’s ability to handle reliability concerns. He also hinted that he may accept a grid penalty later in the season to use newer components of the power unit.
En conclusión, Leclerc sigue siendo optimista en cuanto al progreso de Ferrari y cree que la próxima carrera en Barcelona proporcionará información valiosa para una evaluación y mejora continua.
