Binotto: "Leclerc in Brazil with a new engine" – F1 Team – Formula 1

The US Grand Prix saw the Ferrari forced to mount on the SF90 # 16 of Charles Leclerc the power unit Spec-2 after the k.o. of the third evolution during the PL3 due to an oil leak. The 1997 class driver then competed in qualifying and the race with a less performance engine that was definitely worn out from the point of view of mileage. In Maranello they decided to equip Leclerc with a new power unit for the Brazilian Grand Prix, where the Monegasque will have to serve penalty positions on the starting grid having made use of an extra engine compared to the three allowed by the regulation.

Engine weakened also for Vettel in Austin

The Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto presented the weekend that will see the men in red engaged in San Paolo in Brazil: "We arrive at the penultimate Grand Prix of the season after the frustrating race in Austin in which we were not able to bring home the result we felt we could collect. On Saturday with Sebastian we missed the seventh consecutive pole position for just a penny, but at least we had the confirmation that in terms of performance we were competitive as always. On Sunday, Charles's race pace in the first stint was mediocre, even though his car's performance returned to normal after the first pit stop. With him we will try to throw everything behind us and start from Brazil. Charles will be able to have a new Power Unit since his was damaged on Saturday in Austin and this forced him to mount a used and less powerful unit for the rest of the weekend. Equipping your SF90 with a new Power Unit means taking penalties on the grid, but at least in Sao Paulo we expect to return to the usual levels of performance and to be able to fight with a fighting spirit to finish the season on an increasing scale. the confirmation of the fact that we are making progress with our car and to try to bring this state of form in the winter break. I know that our drivers and the whole team are absolutely focused on this ".