P1racenews AI automatic summary:
From being on the brink of victory to almost retiring. No wonder Ferrari faces a deep dive.
Fred Vasseur confirmed that Ferrari will investigate why Charles Leclerc experienced a significant drop in performance during the Hungarian Grand Prix, going from a potential race winner to almost retiring from the race. Despite securing pole position on Saturday and leading comfortably during the first part of the race, Leclerc struggled with pace and fell back towards the end, finishing fourth. The team denied claims that they raised tyre pressures to avoid disqualification due to low plank wear, with Vasseur laughing off the suggestion. Leclerc apologized for his frustrated radio comments post-race and it was later revealed that a possible chassis issue might have affected his performance. Vasseur expressed bewilderment over the sudden drop in pace, mentioning the difficulty in driving the car and the need to investigate what went wrong during the race. Despite the disappointment, the team managed to salvage points through Leclerc’s P4 finish.
