P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Neither Ferrari, nor Charles Leclerc have been too forthcoming about the reasoning behind a rare in-season F1 race engineer swap
Charles Leclerc hopes to be fully in sync with his new race engineer, Bryan Bozzi, at the upcoming Formula 1 race in Imola, as every detail matters in the competitive world of racing. Ferrari announced the switch from long-time engineer Xavi Marcos to Bozzi between the Miami and Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, citing Marcos’ valuable experience for other company programmes. Leclerc mentioned the decision was made by the team and Xavi, with plans unknown to him prior to being informed right after Miami. Team principal Fred Vasseur is leading a cultural shift within Ferrari, suggesting that the change was necessary for both Leclerc and the team’s benefit. Despite some uncertainties surrounding the motivation behind the switch, Leclerc appears to be accepting of the change, indicating potential benefits in communication and performance improvement. Ferrari emphasizes the organizational reasons for the change, aiming to enhance the information flow between the team and the driver for a more cohesive partnership.
