Ferrari’s head of strategy believes Charles Leclerc was heading to a comfortable win in Azerbaijan before his power unit failed.
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“Extremely frustrating” to lose more running due to Baku retirement – Sainz
2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr admitted it felt “extremely frustrating” to have dropped out of another race in the early stages due to his hydraulic failure in Baku.
Teams reveal details of low-drag car changes for Azerbaijan Grand Prix
2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Posted onSeven Formula 1 teams have brought updates for their cars at this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix, mostly aimed at improving their top speed.
€25,000 fine heightens Ferrari’s frustration over backmarkers who ‘cost us the race’
2022 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onFerrari’s frustration at the time their drivers lost lapping the Williams cars was heightened by the €25,000 fine they received for impeding in practice.
“Inter would be much quicker”: Why Leclerc made the “very wrong” pit stop Sainz avoided
2022 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc’s radio from the Monaco Grand Prix showed he had agreed a switch to intermediates would be “much quicker”, even if he later criticised the call.
Leclerc was set to improve pole time in “on the limit” final lap before red flag
2022 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc says he was on course to improve his pole-winning lap time in qualifying for the Monaco Grand Prix before crashes ended the session
“We can’t afford this to happen too many times” says Leclerc after retiring from lead
2022 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc said Ferrari cannot afford more repeats of the failure which cost him a potential victory in the Spanish Grand Prix.
Ferrari plan ‘main upgrade soon after Miami’
2022 F1 season
Posted onFerrari will bring track-specific new parts to next week’s race in Miami followed by a more significant upgrade afterwards.
Horner expects Ferrari fightback in Miami after “unlucky” weekend at Imola
2022 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner expects the balance of power between his team and Ferrari will be “swings and roundabouts” throughout the 2022 season.
Ferrari’s Russian test driver Shwartzman will use Israeli licence for F1 appearances
2022 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix
Posted onFerrari’s Russian test driver Robert Shwartzman, who was due to drive for the team in Formula 1 practice sessions this year, will use an Israeli licence to make any appearances for them.
Leclerc calls for calm as Ferrari head home leading the championship fight
News Focus
Posted onCharles Leclerc said Ferrari mustn’t put themselves under extra pressure at their home event after taking an early lead in the championship.
Leclerc surprised to take pole at track where he has “struggled”
2022 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc admitted he was “surprised” by Ferrari’s pace in qualifying after taking pole position by almost three tenths over Max Verstappen.
Leclerc encouraged by ‘one of the smoothest pre-season preparations I’ve had’
2022 F1 season
Posted onCharles Leclerc was encouraged by Ferrari’s pre-season tests but said he is unsure how competitive the team will be when the new season starts this weekend.
Ferrari are outsiders, not favourites, behind Mercedes and Red Bull – Binotto
2022 F1 season
Posted onFerrari team principal Mattia Binotto is pleased with their progress in testing but believes Mercedes and Red Bull remain the favourites heading into the new season.
Ferrari look “extremely competitive” but Mercedes haven’t shown their hand – Horner
2022 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner believes Ferrari have got off to a strong start in testing for the 2022 Formula 1 season.
Ferrari want clampdown on Mercedes’ wing mirror design
2022 F1 season
Posted onMercedes’ rear wing mirror design is ‘something F1 needs to stop for the future’, says Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto.
Ferrari’s extra wind tunnel runs only worth a tenth of a second per lap – Binotto
2022 F1 season
Posted onFerrari team principal Mattia Binotto says the extra development work they were able to do on their 2022 car compared to Mercedes was only worth up to a tenth of a second per lap.
First team to solve ‘porpoising’ problems will have early advantage – Binotto
2022 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 teams underestimated the difficulties they would encounter with their new cars ‘porpoising’, Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto has said.
Ferrari’s poor 2020 season could be worth “a couple of tenths” due to aero handicap
2022 F1 season
Posted onHaving slumped to sixth place in the constructors championship in 2020, Ferrari were able to do more development work for 2022, giving them a small benefit.
Shwartzman to get two Friday practice runs with Ferrari in 2022
2022 F1 season
Posted onFerrari academy and reserve driver Robert Shwartzman will take part in two Friday practice sessions with Ferrari in 2022.