The presentation of the new car, which the Ferrari team held today in Fiorano, made a strong impression, especially as the Scuderia racers immediately brought the SF-23 onto the track and completed several demonstration laps.
In this era of virtual presentations, this event is also unique in its own way because it was not completely closed and hundreds of tifosi representing Italian fan clubs gathered in the stands of the Ferrari factory test track. Before their eyes, Charles Leclerc quite famously raced around the track in an SF-23, before giving way to Carlos Sainz and sharing his impressions of the new car.
“Feelings are good – I want to say that the first few miles on the new SF-23, after so many miles I’ve driven in the simulator, left a particularly strong impression,” said Charles. – Everything went smoothly, although, of course, after only two laps it is difficult to talk about some nuances. And yet I immediately shared with our engineers the primary information about the car, which showed itself very well.
It’s great that tifosi gathered on the podium in Fiorano, and I also see a lot of fans on the bridge over the track, which creates a special atmosphere. On such a day it is very important to feel their support. I really hope we have an incredibly successful season!”
As Leclerc made way for his partner in the cockpit, he cheerfully commented: “The car is making a great impression. Try it yourself: it turns to the right when you turn the steering wheel to the right; it slows down when you hit the brakes! You feel how powerful it is – in general everything is fine. You’ll like it, you’ll see!”
Source: F1 News
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