The long-awaited evolution of this season’s engine will finally come at the Russian Grand Prix, in which Charles Leclerc will use this new unit that includes an improved energy recovery system.
Over the last few weeks, we have talked on several occasions about the evolved engine of Ferrari for the final phase of the championship, but Mattia Binotto did not want to reveal the exact date of its premiere.
Will be on Sochi this weekend, something that finally Ferrari has officially confirmed. Said motor has an improved electrical part that should provide more power and also better deployment of the recovered energy.
«The main objective is to gain experience for the 2022 project. A lot of effort has gone into this, both technically and logistically, to be able to use it as soon as possible, “the statement said.
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«Its introduction will be staggered. Charles will be the first to have the new hybrid system. This decision is a precautionary measure related to the potential risk of using the damaged battery pack in your accident at the Hungarian GP, ”Ferrari confirmed.
Therefore, Carlos Sainz will wait at least until Turkey to have a new unit, while Charles Leclerc will have to face the Russian Grand Prix from the back of the grid by exceeding the limit of engine components allowed by the regulations. “In Sochi, Leclerc will have a new power unit and will therefore start from the back of the grid”, ends the statement from the Maranello team.