P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Charles Leclerc has denied that Ferrari’s decision to switch his Formula 1 race engineer from this weekend’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix onwards could be a problem. Ferrari announced last week that Xavi Marcos, who had been the voice in Leclerc’s ear since he arrived at Ferrari in 2019, was moving roles within the Italian company. […]
Last week Ferrari announced a change in roles for Xavi Marcos, who had been working closely with Leclerc since 2019. This change stirred concerns due to a recent miscommunication incident with Valtteri Bottas in Miami. However, Leclerc expressed confidence in his new Performance Engineer, Bryan Bozzi, emphasizing their long-standing working relationship and smooth transition. Leclerc acknowledged the competitiveness at the front but assured that the team had made the decision in collaboration with Marcos. He also mentioned that communication has always been a priority and that he believes the transition will be seamless. Leclerc highlighted the importance of a strong working relationship, especially in a tightly contested battle like Formula 1.
