Ferrari has not delivered a race-winning car to start the new F1 season, but development will play a significant role in the title fight.
Charles Leclerc pointed out that Ferrari’s main weakness in the early races of the season has been their power unit. Despite aiming to challenge for victories with their new car, Mercedes has established a considerable lead over the competition. Ferrari has managed podium finishes in the first three races, but their lack of pace compared to Mercedes is due to their power unit. Leclerc acknowledged the need for improvement in this area but mentioned that immediate changes are not possible. With the introduction of new technical regulations this year, teams are expected to make significant progress throughout the season. Leclerc emphasized that improvement involves more than just the power unit, including aspects like tire management, aerodynamics, and chassis performance, all of which Ferrari is committed to enhancing in order to close the gap to Mercedes and McLaren.
