The speed displayed by Aston Martin last week in pre-season has raised concerns among the teams at the top of the grid, and especially in Ferrari. the rhythm of Fernando Alonso in the race simulation and the low tire degradation of the AMR23 It has caused the alarm bells to go off in Maranello.
“They were the surprise of the tests, the first data confirm the rumors about Aston Martin, and they seem to be close to the front,” he said. charles leclerc to ‘Sky Sport’.
A diagnosis that matches your teammate’s, Carlos Sainzwhich ensures that “the Aston Martin was surprisingly good during the tests, the data finally confirmed what we saw. they have a really nice car“.
A Sainz that his teammate does not consider a direct rival in the fight for the World Cup. When asked about his biggest threats, Leclerc was clear: “lewis hamilton, Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso”.
The Monegasque driver was also asked about the aspirations of the ‘Scuderia’, and stated that this 2023 is only worth winning: “Improving second place means winning. That gives us the motivation to do more. The feeling of winning is what drives me every day, and Ferrari deserve to win the World championship. We want to make this dream come true and we will push to achieve it.”
