Google News Ferrari's Struggles Continue: Inconsistent Performance Hinders Race Success
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In a disappointing turn of events, Ferrari's performance woes persist, hindering their chances of success on race day. Charles Leclerc, who recently secured pole position in Azerbaijan, expressed his frustration with the team's inability to translate their qualifying pace into race performance.
Leclerc's comments shed light on the complex nature of Ferrari's struggle
.Charles Leclerc Describes Ferrari's Dilemma
"[It's a] very similar picture to the beginning of the year, we are competitive in qualifying [but] once we come to race day we are struggling like crazy," Leclerc revealed, highlighting the stark contrast between their qualifying prowess and race-day struggles.
Despite securing second place in the sprint race in Baku, which raised hopes of a promising improvement for Ferrari, Leclerc could only manage a lonely third-place finish in the Sunday race. This outcome served as a stark reminder of the challenges they continue to face.
"The [performance] window of our car is so narrow and whenever you get a little bit out [of it], it has huge consequences on the balance," Leclerc explained, emphasizing the delicate equilibrium that must be maintained to harness the car's full potential.
The unpredictability of Ferrari's vehicle presents significant hurdles for their drivers. Leclerc elaborated, stating, "It's from one corner to the other, and even in one corner, sometimes you can have huge understeer, which goes to huge oversteer, and this is obviously not ideal to have confidence in the car." The car's inconsistency, marked by its erratic behavior, demands absolute precision and control, leaving little room for error.
Leclerc went on to describe the Ferrari as a "very inconsistent car, it's very peaky. You're driving properly on the limit or on a knife edge, and this means that in the race we're paying the price." The team's struggles are attributed to the car's demanding nature, requiring the drivers to navigate a fine line between pushing the limits and encountering undesirable consequences.
Team Boss Fred Vasseur Aims for Consistency
Recognizing the difficulties faced by Leclerc and his teammate, team boss Fred Vasseur acknowledged the challenges of driving the Ferrari. Vasseur emphasized the need for consistency in the car's performance, particularly in terms of tire management.
He stressed that achieving this consistency should be the team's primary focus. By ensuring the drivers' confidence during qualifying can be replicated in the race, Ferrari aims to bridge the gap between their qualifying success and their race-day performance.
