During the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix qualifying session, Ferrari closely examined how their drivers started their laps. Charles Leclerc, reflecting on the data, revealed that they could have gained time on pole-winner Max Verstappen and second-placed Lando Norris if they had employed a different power strategy.
🚨| Ferrari analysed how Max Verstappen and Lando Norris started their qualifying laps at Imola, and found they could’ve gained time using a different power strategy.
Charles Leclerc: “Re-analysing qualifying, I think we basically lost everything at the launch. For some reason,…
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Charles Leclerc started third due to these factors, which ultimately affected their qualifying position. Leclerc believes that their suboptimal launch cost them a better result in the race at Imola.
Max Verstappen, in addition to his power strategy, benefited from slipstreaming behind Nico Hulkenberg’s Haas. The slipstream provided Verstappen with an aerodynamic advantage, allowing him to gain additional speed on the straight.
Ferrari noticed that they had a slightly different power strategy compared to McLaren and Red Bull. This divergence in engine power use put them at a disadvantage during the launch phase of the qualifying lap. As a result, they lost valuable time on the run down to turn two (Tamburello).
Charles Leclerc: The “Harry Potter” of Formula 1
Charles Leclerc has captured the hearts of fans not only for his on-track prowess but also for his surprising favorite movie: “Harry Potter.” In a recent video featuring several Formula 1 drivers, Leclerc revealed that the iconic wizard from J.K. Rowling’s magical world holds a special place in his heart. Let’s dive into the enchanting story of Charles “Harry Potter” Leclerc and explore his unique connection to the beloved film series.
During the video, where F1 drivers shared their favorite movies, Leclerc playfully admitted that “Harry Potter” was his top pick. He even humorously pointed out that he resembles the bespectacled young wizard when he wears glasses. The revelation sparked laughter among his fellow drivers, including George Russell, who couldn’t resist imagining Leclerc in various scenes from the iconic movie series.
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