“We are not where we want to bethe season has not started well…”. These are the words of Carlos Sainz after the Monaco Grand Prix, where he finished eighth behind his teammate, charles leclercand far from the possibility of being able to fight for third place.
That is the reality of Ferrari. And they have accepted it. Although now they face a litmus test for their immediate future: the Spanish GP. There they will carry an aggressive package of improvements to at least be close to Aston Martin and Fernando Alonso.
That package of improvements will consist of new pontoons, new floor and suspensions Red Bull style. All or nothing for the team now led by Fred Vasseur.
As reported by ‘Motorsport’, the first Simulations already with this ‘new’ single-seater would have been very positive and the team would be very motivated for what is to come.
Because the reality of Ferrari it’s not hopeful. The reds are fourth in the constructors’ world championship, behind Mercedes and Aston Martin. and far away from Red Bullwith whom they wanted to compete during the winter.
Will these improvements change the fortunes of Sainz and Leclerc? Everyone at the factory looks at Barcelona as the great hope… or the confirmation that in this 2023 will not be able to fight for any victory throughout the calendar.
