P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Ferrari has expressed it must operate on the same level that Charles Leclerc can to ensure that it produces a championship-winning package in F1.
“Leclerc’s impressive performance this season places him as a contender in the Drivers’ Championship standing, with two race victories and nine podium finishes under his belt, impressing Ferrari’s Senior Performance Engineer Jock Clear. Clear expressed confidence in Leclerc’s potential to become a World Champion, highlighting his exceptional qualifying pace and race management skills. However, Ferrari’s past struggles with sustaining championship challenges pose a challenge for Leclerc’s title hopes in 2022. Clear admitted that Ferrari was not fully prepared to compete with Red Bull in terms of development, emphasizing the team’s need to step up in all areas to support Leclerc’s championship ambitions.”
