Before the start of the race in Bahrain, the energy storage unit and control electronics unit on Charles Leclerc’s car were changed – these were the second power plant elements of the two allowed for the season.
Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur met with the press in Jeddah on Wednesday and said Charles’ car must install its third control electronics unit this weekend, which will lead to the loss of ten places at the start of the Saudi Arabian grand prix. Arabia.
Frederic Vasseur: “On Sunday we had two different problems in Bahrain. We found the first one on Sunday morning when we started the engine. The second arose already in the race. Unfortunately, both times the problems were related to the control electronics.
We have never experienced anything like this in the past. I hope that after a thorough analysis the situation is now under control. Unfortunately, Charles faces a fine in Jeddah as there are only two ECUs available for this season.”
Vasseur said the following about Charles Leclerc’s mood before the start of the stage: “After the race, Charles stayed with us for tire testing and on Wednesday morning he was already at the base in Maranello. We all gave a speech to the staff together. Of course Charles is motivated, because behind only one race in twenty-three.
Together with the team he works at full strength and tries to get the most out of himself. There’s nothing good about the upcoming penalty, but it’s not the end of the season. Let’s see what will happen in Jeddah, what will be the result. But don’t even think that the fine can demotivate him. Charles is fully focused, working with us and leading the team forward.”
Source: F1 News
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