Leclerc afferma che il motore Ferrari manca di potenza rispetto ai rivali

Charles Leclerc ritiene che la Ferrari dovrà affrontare un compito arduo per raggiungere la Mercedes nella stagione 2026 di Formula 1 a causa di uno svantaggio nella power unit. Ha dichiarato che il motore della scuderia è dietro sia a quello Mercedes che all'unità Red Bull-Ford.

Leclerc ha affermato che la Ferrari spera di ottenere un aggiornamento attraverso il sistema FIA di "Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities" dopo la gara di Montreal. Il sistema misurerà le prestazioni di tutti e cinque i costruttori per determinare l'idoneità a un ulteriore sviluppo.

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Charles Leclerc has risen from karting prodigy to Ferrari's key driver since 2019. His career highlights include junior titles and grand prix wins, positioning him as a championship challenger. As Formula 1 approaches 2026 regulations, Leclerc's experience could lead to his first title.

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