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Ferrari has struggled for on-track performance of late, but Charles Leclerc has asserted it has little to do with the potential of the car’s upgrades.
Charles Leclerc expressed concern that the predicted rainfall at the upcoming British Grand Prix could disrupt Ferrari’s testing plans at Silverstone. The team, which has been struggling with performance in recent races, had hoped to conduct back-to-back tests on both cars during Friday practice to better understand their current package. Unfortunately, the expected rain may force them to postpone these tests to the next race in Hungary. Leclerc emphasized the importance of dry conditions for their testing purposes, noting that there are no upgrades planned for the car at this time. Despite the challenges, Leclerc remains confident in the potential of Ferrari’s upgraded package, but acknowledges the difficulty in optimizing its performance due to setup adjustments. He emphasized the need to fine-tune the car’s settings to fully capitalize on the expected improvements from the upgrades.
