After a disappointing 2020 F1 season, Ferrari is making a breathtaking comeback this season. In the eleven races before the summer break, Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz brought the Italian team tied with McLaren. That’s impressive as McLaren finished third last season while Ferrari finished sixth.
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However, the Hungarian Grand Prix brought mixed news for the Italian team. While Sainz had no problems, Leclerc is facing a difficult time due to the damage he sustained at the Hungaroring.
Charles Leclerc was given a starting place penalty for replacing the engine
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Leclerc qualified on the Hungaroring with an impressive P7. But the chaos in the first round caused Lance Stroll to fall in the Monegasken. The force of the crash not only ended his race, but also caused massive damage to the Ferrari.
Formula 1 F1 – Hungarian Grand Prix – Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary – August 1, 2021 Marshals remove Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc car after retiring from the race REUTERS / Florion Goga
In fact, the crash also damaged the engine of Leclerc’s car. This forces him to use a new one for the upcoming Belgian Grand Prix. This is the third engine change of the season. Later that season, Leclerc announced that the Italian team will bring another power unit upgrade.
The 23-year-old said, “I know there will be an update on the hybrid part of the engine, but I don’t know when it will be available yet.” (Quotes translated by Google)
Ferrari will consider its new power unit a trump card to beat McLaren this season. Hence, they need to plan their timing perfectly, as Leclerc receives a penalty for using his fourth engine.
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Carlos Sainz is better off with the subject
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Sainz avoided the disaster on the first lap and finished third in Hungary. In addition, the third engine that he tried in free practice on the Hungaroring had a turbocharger problem, which the team solved.
Formula 1 F1 – Hungarian Grand Prix – Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary – July 30, 2021 Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz Jr in action during the REUTERS / Florion Goga practice
Therefore, its second engine will be presented on Friday, the third engine probably later. Although he could face a penalty along with Leclerc for the new engine, they could still challenge McLaren if they got the timing right.
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The permutations and combinations are endless for this intense battle for third place. With a more powerful engine, can Ferrari overcome an inevitable penalty? Or will McLaren keep its “Best of the Rest” title? One thing is certain: the next 12 races promise rapid drama.
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