Ferrari had a decent F1 foray so far in 2021 after a chaotic 2019 season and stuck in midfield. The Maranello team is currently in the middle of an intense battle with McLaren for P3 in the constructors’ championship.
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And the end result can go either way. Hence, it would be reasonable to assume that Ferrari will put a little more pressure on to ensure they can get their first top 3 finish in 2 years. Ferrari team boss Mattia Binotto looks at the bigger picture, however – the groundbreaking F1 season 2022.
The Italian admitted that the entire team will make sacrifices this season in order to be more successful next season. So what will Binotto’s victim be?
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According to Corriere, Binotto announced that he will not make it to the Mexican Grand Prix or the Brazilian Grand Prix, both of which are scheduled for consecutive November racing weekends.
What did Ferrari’s team boss say?
Binotto revealed that the development of Ferrari around the F1 car in 2022 has reached a “decisive phase”. Therefore, with his compulsory appearance in Maranello, the Italian has no choice but to withdraw from the race weekends in Mexico and Brazil.
Formula 1 F1 – Italian Grand Prix – Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza, Italy – September 12, 2021 Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto is seen wearing a protective face mask REUTERS / Jennifer Lorenzini before the race
“I will also miss the GPs in Mexico and Brazil. We are in a crucial phase of the 2022 project, ”he said. (Translated with Google translator)
Despite the ongoing rivalry with McLaren, Ferrari looks pretty relaxed thanks to its formidable drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz.
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Can Leclerc and Sainz lift Ferrari to P3?
The likelihood of Ferrari finishing above McLaren this season is pretty high. Yes, the two drivers are in top form and often collect points and even podium places. Beyond that, however, it’s Ferrari’s latest engine update that could well give the team an edge over McLaren.
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Formula 1 F1 – Turkish Grand Prix – Intercity Istanbul Park, Istanbul, Turkey – October 9, 2021 Ferraris Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jr. during the REUTERS / Umit Bektas qualifying
With the new engine giving Ferrari an extra 10 to 12 horsepower and competitive speed on the straight, it looks like McLaren might fall short at the Turkish GP despite his lead.
In the race in Istanbul, Leclerc was as fast as the front runners Bottas and Verstappen. Sainz, who started from P20, was also able to work his way up to P8 by the end of the race; he could have crossed the finish line much higher if it hadn’t been for the slow pit stop.
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So, after showing off such a dominant pace in Turkey, can the Ferrari duo continue to beat above their weight in the US? Well only time will tell.
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