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Charles Leclerc hopes that Ferrari’s substantial Formula 1 upgrades scheduled for this weekend’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix will help cure its slow-speed weakness. Ferrari has sustained an encouraging opening to the season, with its revamped SF-24 car delivering six podiums and a 1-2 result in Australia from the first six rounds. But while Leclerc recorded […]
Ferrari has had a strong start to the season, achieving six podium finishes and a 1-2 result in Australia with their revamped SF-24 car. Leclerc’s performance in Miami highlighted Ferrari’s struggles in low-speed corners compared to Red Bull and McLaren. The team is now focusing on developing upgrades to close this performance gap. Ferrari’s upgrades will be introduced at Imola, coinciding with their home race of the season. Team boss Frederic Vasseur emphasized that the development strategy is driven by the pursuit of performance rather than the location of the race. While the upgrades may not be a game-changer, in a tightly contested field, even small improvements can make a significant difference.