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Were Ferrari trying to avoid a Charles Leclerc DSQ at the Hungarian Grand Prix?
Ferrari attributed Charles Leclerc’s performance drop at the Hungarian Grand Prix to a chassis problem, though a new theory has emerged regarding his struggle. Despite starting from pole position, Leclerc finished fourth, 20 seconds behind race winner George Russell from Mercedes. Leclerc was unable to regain his momentum after the second pit stop, losing ground to Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. There are talks about Ferrari possibly having to adjust Leclerc’s tire pressure due to plank wear concerns during the race. Sky analyst Anthony Davidson pointed out early sparking issues on Leclerc’s car, hinting at potential low ride height complications affecting performance.
