Leclerc diz que motor da Ferrari falta potência em comparação aos rivais

Charles Leclerc acredita que a Ferrari enfrenta uma tarefa difícil para alcançar a Mercedes na temporada 2026 da Fórmula 1 devido a uma desvantagem na unidade de potência. Ele afirmou que o motor da equipe está atrás tanto do da Mercedes quanto do da unidade Red Bull-Ford.

Leclerc declarou que a Ferrari espera obter uma atualização através do sistema de Oportunidades Adicionais de Desenvolvimento e Melhoria da FIA após a corrida de Montreal. O sistema medirá o desempenho de todos os cinco fabricantes para determinar a elegibilidade para um maior desenvolvimento.

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