While the summer break is coming to an end, the teams are preparing for the second half of the season. Ferrari is to bring in a new engine to close the gap to Red Bull and Mercedes.
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The Italian team is currently in third place in the constructors’ championship with 163 points. They hope that the upcoming upgrades for the second half of the season will help get closer to the title contenders.
Ferrari is getting upgrades to get closer to the top
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The Maranello team has certainly improved since its disastrous 2020 season. And despite three podium places, they are still not satisfied with the results so far. Therefore, Ferrari will upgrade its engine to take it to the next level.
As Motorsport reports, after the analysis of the fuel, lubricant and hybrid parts, the new updates achieve an increase of 10 hp. In addition, due to the high pressure in the combustion chamber, they use less fuel to deliver more power.
Formula One F1 – Great Britain Grand Prix – Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Great Britain – July 18, 2021 Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz Jr. during the REUTERS / Peter Cziborra race
In addition, the new updates will not only have a positive effect on Scuderia, but also on the customer teams. Haas and Alfa Romeo will also benefit from the upgrades, with both teams certainly hoping it can deliver better results in the second half of the season.
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How is the Italian team doing so far?
Scuderia have certainly improved since last season but are hoping for even better results when the season starts again. Thanks to Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc, the team has been on the podium three times so far this season.
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However, they have not achieved a win this season. So when the new upgrades come in the second half of the season, they are hoping for some wins and some points for the championship.
Formula 1 F1 – Hungarian Grand Prix – Qualifying – Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary – July 31, 2021 Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc during the REUTERS / Florion Goga qualification
What are your predictions for Ferrari at the Belgian Grand Prix? Will the new upgrades take them to the next level? Or will it be difficult for them when Leclerc and Sainz roam Spa? Let us know what you think in the comments below.
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