With only three races left in the season, the competition for the constructors’ championship is nearing its end. Ferrari and McLaren are fighting for third place. Formerly with P5 and P6 in Interlagos now has a lead of 31.5 points over McLaren.
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The Maranello team wasn’t always like this, however. They’ve been under a lot of pressure this season after finishing seventh in the 2020 Constructors’ Championship. So, they made some radical changes to the SF21, expecting it to do best among the rest.
However, Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto doesn’t think it’s their engine that will help them beat McLaren this season.
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Mattia Binotto reveals what gives Ferrari an advantage over McLaren
Binotto believes they are the main contender for third place by a comfortable margin over McLaren.
“There are 31.5 points between us and McLaren. If I’m not mistaken, there has never been such a big difference between us and them. However, there are still three races to go and two of them are unknown. So we have to fight to stay ahead. But we are happy. “
“But we are happy. The positive aspect is this, but so is the reliability. I’m touching everything now, but reliability makes all the difference in this battle with McLaren, ”said Binotto after doubling his lead against closest rival McLaren. (Translated with Google translator)
Sainz has a lot of positive things to take home from this weekend
Ferrari made a decent appearance at the Brazilian GP in Sau Paulo, with drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos securing 5th and 6th places respectively. It’s safe to say they were happy with the way their weekend went.
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“There are a lot of positive things to take home this weekend. On the one hand, the points that we were able to collect as a team to extend the lead over McLaren and, on the other hand, the good feeling with the car, the tire management and the strong pace since Friday, ”said Sainz after the race.
Formula 1 F1 – Mexican Grand Prix – Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City, Mexico – November 4th 2021 Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz Jr.REUTERS / Henry Romero
“It’s just frustrating that I didn’t make the most of the last two races after an eventful start, but we’ll keep pushing! On to the last race of this triple header, ”he added.
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Ferrari is in a remarkably good position to achieve this goal if they keep calm for three more races. Do you think they can do it and beat McLaren to P3?
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