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Ferrari has outlined the conclusions of its investigation into Charles Leclerc’s mysterious pace collapse in Formula 1’s Hungarian Grand Prix, officially ruling out anything having broken on his car…
Ferrari has completed its investigation into Charles Leclerc’s pace drop during the Hungarian Grand Prix, ruling out any car issues.
Leclerc’s performance faltered after his final pit-stop, with Ferrari initially unable to explain the sudden decline in pace.
Team principal Fred Vasseur described the situation as “strange” and stated that they were puzzled by the unexpected turn of events.
Further analysis revealed that adjustments made to Leclerc’s car during the final pit-stop, including increased tyre pressures and front wing alterations, disrupted the car’s handling.
These changes were likely made to prevent excessive plank wear, an issue that Ferrari has been grappling with throughout the season.
The team learned from past experiences, such as the Chinese Grand Prix disqualification, that small tweaks can have significant impacts on car performance.
