The weekend FerrariFor Leclerc And Sainz as with the rest of the environment, it was an unexpected freezing shower. Nothing or almost nothing worked on a technical level and to make matters worse, the lack of reliability also made its presence known. The problem is known. We are referring to the power unit Of Charles that during the very early stages of Grand Prix suffered a drop in performance. There were around 80 fewer horsepower available which at a chronometric level took away approximately half a second of performance for each lap. A situation that undoubtedly makes a pilot angry.
A scenario that actually makes one nervous and helpless, because such a factor often has no resolution and the only thing left to do is to tolerate the fact sadly. Leclerc he didn’t give up. He fought by fiddling with the Multifunctionrotating bezel where the Horse on a yellow background, through which you can adjust various parameters of the car such as injection (Spark), fuel (MIX), the gearbox mappings (GX), or the different pre-set vehicle driving modes: Mode box (pit), Fashion race (dry lap), Mode slow (inlap), Fashion Tyre (tire management).
Furthermore, this handcuff can also be used for other functions relating to problems software. This is why the indications have arrived Bryan Bozzi every single lap, where the Italian-Dutch “ordered” precise alphanumeric strings to try to limit the control unit’s error. We are referring to “default drivers” which in fact try to restore a system failure to activate, deactivate or isolate various functions such as sensors and alarms. All this, in fact, to find a restoration point and allow the correct functioning of the various components of the single-seater.
As we have already explained in our usual on-board report on Ferrari, unfortunately all the measures taken did not have the desired effect. For this reason in the unfortunate stop at box to fit Hard tires when the asphalt was still too wet, Leclerc carried out what in jargon is called “power cycle”. A real one reset to carry out the usual engine starting procedure from scratch, fire the engine, turbo engagement, pit limiter off, bite pointhoping to erase the failure of the system.
Ferrari: Leclerc nervous and pissed off? so good…
When the Monegasque returned to the track, according to the pit wall Ferrari the problem was solved. For this reason it is strange that the use of “default drivers” he continued to make a presence. Perhaps it was normal procedures to keep the error under control and not encounter the error again. To this limiting condition on number 16 must be added a Saturday context. Let’s take a step back to Q2, where both Ferrari drivers were unable to make the cut towards the latter part of the session. A question that caused quite a bit of anger Leclerc.
The reason is very simple: the timing chosen by the team of F1 all red for the attempt on the tyres Soft new was wrong. Considering the evolution of the track it was decidedly wiser to make the first attempt with scrubs, and then exploit the extra grip of the untouched mix in the last minutes of the Q2, when the rubber of the asphalt was certainly higher. Being angry about this erroneous choice is more than legitimate, especially considering that there are actually quite a few technicians who could have thought about this aspect and consequently offer more hope to the “two Carlos”.
Leclerc he is a pilot of F1 and it should be judged as such. More than fair to comment on his deeds for better or worse. Always trying to maintain a certain objectivity which, especially in his case, often lacks presence. Which is why pointing the finger at the Ferrari driver, pointing out how nervous he was or generally giving too much importance to these factors doesn’t seem to make too much sense, especially considering his complete extraneousness to the facts, since, it must be said, Charles was not at fault within both the insufficient performance contexts of the Ferrari.
Making the Monegasque a subject for psychoanalytic analysis every time he puts on his helmet and goes out on the track is a serious mistake that should not be made. It doesn’t lead to anything good. On the contrary, it can be harmful because newspapers, newspapers and magazines that talk about the redhead, as well as the opinions written about socialmuch more often than you might believe, they arrive under the eyes of the pilots of F1. Leclerc it came from Montecarlo after a historic victory that he had dreamed of since he was a child. In Canada he hoped to fight at the top again to nourish the hope of reopening the world championship.
He goes out by car on Friday and despite the few rounds he scrapes together feedback very good. Vasseur confirms that the Ferrari is there and will challenge Red Bull And McLaren to grab pole and victory. And then as we know comes the cold shower. Fp3 that take you back to planet earth at red. The prelude to total failure. It is also said that Leclerc wanted a change of set-up before the qualification which however was not granted to him, information about which we are not certain. We know the rest of the story perfectly, we have been talking about it for at least 3 days.
For this reason, a question arises spontaneously, considering what happened: for what the hell reason Leclerc shouldn’t he have been nervous or pissed off? Was he supposed to be amused by the situation? Make her laugh maybe lighten up? Well… a pilot of F1 he is not a philosopher. He thrives on competition and every little detail that neutralizes the possibility of performing at his best undermines the Maroni. Isn’t that so? So let’s welcome anger, nervousness and anger. Because those who don’t let off steam in these cases could also make you think that the importance of the result isn’t that high after all…
Authors: Alessandro Arcari – @berrageiz
Images: Scuderia Ferrari – Charles Leclerc
