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Leclerc: Ferrari needs ‘completely new car’ to combat extreme issues
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc admits that the team may need to develop a completely new car to address the issues that have prevented them from challenging for the championship this season. Despite starting last season with a championship lead, Ferrari was eventually overtaken by Red Bull and Max Verstappen. This season, the team has experienced fluctuations in performance from track to track, resulting in a battle with Mercedes for second place in the Constructors’ standings. While a win for Carlos Sainz and Leclerc’s strong performance at recent races suggest some improvements, Leclerc believes that a completely new car is necessary to solve the underlying issues. Leclerc also mentions that he has struggled with set-up issues and that the car’s inconsistency has made it difficult for him to extract maximum performance. He continues to work on finding solutions and adapting his driving style.
Source: RacingNews 365
