P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur has revealed Ferrari hoped for a red flag period to override the engine issue on Charles Leclerc’s car in Formula 1’s Canadian Grand Prix. Leclerc’s ambitions to rebound from down the order in 11th place were dealt a sizeable blow from the outset as a technical defect developed on his Ferrari […]
Leclerc’s hopes of recovering from 11th place on the grid were dashed early on with a technical problem on his Ferrari SF-24 car, costing him precious time on the straights. Ferrari decided to pit him for a reset and slick tires, but the changing weather conditions forced another pit stop, leaving him a lap down before retiring. Team principal Vasseur revealed they were hoping for a red flag to address Leclerc’s power issues without losing positions on track. Carlos Sainz also had a troubled race, with a slow start and a collision with Bottas causing damage to his car. Despite the setbacks, Vasseur remains optimistic, hoping that all the misfortune has been used up in one weekend.
