Ferrari has acknowledged it will apply a “short-term repair” for the issue that caused Carlos Sainz Jr.’s race to be terminated after the team’s double retirement in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Due to an unexpected hydraulic breakdown on lap eight in Baku, Sainz was the first of their drivers to withdraw on Sunday.
Ferrari affirmed, “Hydraulic components from Carlos’ car have already been examined.” “A temporary fix has been implemented for Canada, while work on medium- and long-term alternatives continues.”
Thirteen laps later his teammate, Charles Leclerc retired with smoke coming out of the back of his F1-75 because of a power unit issue. In the span of three races, it was his second retirement.
The engine Leclerc used in Baku, his second whole unit of the year, has been transported to Maranello for in-house testing, according to Ferrari. Leclerc will therefore need to replace his final penalty-free power unit this year or go back to his previous power unit.
The power units of both drivers were initially modified prior to their respective races—Sainz for the Miami Grand Prix and Leclerc for the Spanish Grand Prix.
Leclerc’s Baku power unit will arrive at Maranello tomorrow, according to a recent update from Ferrari, and “an initial assessment should be done by the evening.”
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In Canada, a grid penalty for the irreparable Leclerc engine is probable.
Charles Leclerc may receive a grid penalty at the Canadian Grand Prix because the failed Ferrari Formula 1 engine at the Azerbaijani Grand Prix is irreparably damaged.
Leclerc withdrew from the Baku race while in the lead; this was the Ferrari driver’s second non-finish in three Grands Prix due to a reliability issue.
The team never revealed what caused the power unit issue that cost him a victory in Spain, but it resulted in the MGU-H and turbocharger being permanently damaged.
Ferrari has now asserted that the Baku failure may have been a result of the issue in Spain.
The team has acknowledged that as “one potential cause” and announced that after further research following the Azerbaijan incident, the power unit from Baku used by Leclerc is “beyond repair.”
The problem is in control, and we are currently working on countermeasures to enhance the package, according to Ferrari.
In light of Leclerc’s issue, a double retirement in Baku (where Carlos Sainz experienced a hydraulics issue), and four MGU-K failures among its customer teams in only two weekends, that concluding statement would appear oddly assured.
Leclerc will incur some sort of grid penalty in Canada if Ferrari is unable to employ an old turbocharger.
Before receiving an automatic grid penalty, drivers are only allowed to use three of each of the key power unit components during the season.
Leclerc still has one penalty-free change of the V6, MGU-H, and MGU-K, but due to the Spain failure, he had already swapped to a third turbocharger.
Leclerc’s next deployment of a new turbocharger will result in a 10-place grid penalty and an entire suite of power unit components, it seems.
“For the power unit modification, I believe there are still open debates; we’ll work to delay the decision as much as we can.
Given that the Montreal circuit is power-sensitive, it seems sense that Ferrari would play it safe and upgrade to a brand-new power unit.
It is also a better choice to recover through the field due to the characteristics of the track.
Leclerc stated, “This is being discussed.” And if you receive a penalty, it’s up to us to decide which track is the optimum place for you to receive it.
“However, there are several tracks in the upcoming three or four races where passing is also simpler.
Charles Leclerc receives a 10-place grid penalty in the Canadian Grand Prix for mounting a new PU3
For the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix, Ferrari Formula One driver Charles Leclerc will lose ten positions on the starting grid. Leclerc’s receiving a grid penalty following his DNF in Baku was the subject of widespread suspicions in the paddock prior to the release of this information, and regrettably, all of those rumors have come true for the Monegasque.
Even if Charles Leclerc, 24, manages to claim pole position at the Canadian GP qualifying session, he will start the race from the 11th position at best due to his 10-place grid penalty.
Giuliano Duchessa, an F1 analyst, broke the news by tweeting, “Leclerc montera PU3 tutta nuova, quindi il 4′ Turbo con penalita di 10 posizioni.”
Leclerc could have done without receiving a grid penalty for the forthcoming Grand Prix as he presently sits third in the Constructors Championship.
Things are not looking good for Ferrari’s superstar Leclerc after his DNF in Baku dropped him to third place in the Constructors Championship behind Perez, and now he has a 10-place grid penalty to his name.
Will Ferrari be penalized on the grid?
“We are addressing reliability while managing it concurrently since a permanent solution will be found for the upcoming season. A few weeks are not enough time to implement some adjustments. This does not, however, imply that it won’t be handled this season “. In his final press conference following the Hungarian Grand Prix last weekend in Budapest, team principal Mattia Binotto addressed the dependability of the Ferrari engines.
In the past, after the Paul Ricard race, the Ferrari team manager had emphasized that managing reliability means, in any case, going out on the track on Sunday with the awareness of being able to cross the finish line without any more problems, as seen in the first part of the championship: Carlos Sainz’s race was cut short due to power unit issues in Austria, while Charles Leclerc had to retire in Spain and Baku. In order to have more parts available following the issues in Barcelona and Azerbaijan, the Monegasque has currently started from the back of the grid at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Canada. Meanwhile, Carlos Sainz in France also started from the last row as a result of the introduction of the fourth power unit (Charles has already reached five).
New races with penalties are on the horizon for Ferrari, especially since on September 1 the power units will be definitively frozen also for the hybrid part. As a result, it will be necessary to accept a five-place grid penalty mandated by regulation for each new element introduced in order to use the updated component in terms of electrical elements (MGU-K in particular) (and no more 10 for each element as in Canada since from the second extra component onwards the penalties are halved by 10 to 5 positions).
There are two weekends where Ferrari has already prepared to deploy a new power unit for Charles Leclerc and hence take penalties on the starting grid, according to information provided by formulapassion.it. The fourth and final round of the 2022 Formula One season will take place in Austin, Texas, and at the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps when the season restarts after the summer break. Ferrari might actually receive three penalties in the second half of the season; this cannot be completely ruled out.
Since there are still nine races on the program, the two weekends are currently essentially equivalent in distance. Charles Leclerc might take up anywhere between five and twenty penalty spots on the starting grid, depending on how many new components are included. The thermal engine, or ICE, will likely need to be replaced on a regular basis. In fact, the mileage of these components will be managed to the greatest extent possible to limit the number of Sundays when drivers must overtake, as is the case at Spa and Circuit of the Americas, which have long straightaways and plenty of opportunities for overtaking.
Can F1 vehicles make a false start?
Depending on the advantage obtained, cars are equipped with transponders that detect movement before the lights go out. Any false start is punished with a five- or ten-second penalty or a drive-through.
The technology can be overruled by the stewards if a car lines up in a spot where the transponder cannot detect the car’s escape but it is clearly obvious that a false start has happened.
How did Leclerc fare in the Canadian GP?
On paper, Charles Leclerc performed a commendable recovery during the Canadian Grand Prix weekend, moving his Ferrari F1-75 from position 19 on the starting grid to position 5. The Monegasque, who called his Sunday in Montreal “super-frustrating,” thought that more might have been possible.
Ferrari decided to provide Leclerc with a variety of new power unit components after he retired in Baku, demoting him to a rear row start with the equally penalized Yuki Tsunoda.
Leclerca’s ascent up the order wasn’t as quick as he would have wanted, though, as the Monegasque driver spent laps 21 to 40 attempting to pass Esteban Ocona’s Alpine, despite Ferrari cutting Leclerca’s wing to help straight-line speed and passing.
Leclerca’s frustrations were made worse by a delayed pit stop that put him behind a rowdy group of midfielders after they had already past him once. However, his excellent pace in the last stint allowed him to at least move up to P5 and earn 10 points.
It was an extremely frustrating race, according to Leclerc. The last half was lovely, but the first portion was obviously difficult for me because I was confined to a DRS train. Then, in the middle of the race, I saw that I was constantly trailing Esteban because he had much newer tires and had excellent traction coming out of Turn 10, which is where the tyres genuinely make a difference. a
A silver lining for Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc was that Sergio Perez in the second Red Bull failed to finish, allowing Leclerc to get within three points of the Mexicanas P2 in the standings as fellow title contender Max Verstappen went on to win his sixth race in a row.
Leclerc, meanwhile, was also encouraged by teammate Carlos Sainz’s impressive performance, who completed the race less than a second behind Verstappen.
Leclerc was asked if he thought his engine penalty would have prevented him from defeating Verstappen, to which he responded, “I don’t know, I have no idea since I haven’t seen Red Bull at all during the race, they were simply too far in front.” However, the emotion was positive, which is always a good indication.
I’m not sure if it was sufficient to defeat Red Bull. I believe that it has been close during the entire season and would still be close now. I’m not sure, but my impression of Carlos’ strength today suggests that it would have been tight, as it often is with Carlos. a
At the penultimate chicane of the 2022 Canadian Grand Prix, Leclerc passes Bottas to take seventh place.
Lewis Hamilton and George Russell finished ahead of the Monegasque in P3 and P4, and Leclerc said he was impressed by the Mercedes’ performance, adding that if their current pattern can be maintained, all of them would soon be in contention for triumphs.
They appeared to be strong, but I don’t have a whole picture of the race today, the man remarked. They appeared to be much more powerful than they had been, and if they maintain this level continuously, they can participate in this war for the victories. a
Leclerc will face a grid penalty in Canada.
In Baku, Charles Leclerc’s engine failed, forcing him to withdraw from the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Ferrari has announced that Charles Leclerc’s faulty power unit from the Azerbaijan GP is “beyond repair,” and he will start from the back of the field in this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix.
Following a disastrous engine failure in Barcelona last month, Leclerc’s DNF in Baku last weekend marked the second time in three races that he had retired from the lead, and the team acknowledged that the two accidents may have been connected.
Leclerc would have to utilize a fourth turbocharger, taking him past the three allowed for the season by the rules, which was a worry going into Friday’s two practice sessions in Montreal.
The Monegasque driver, however, has instead been assessed the 10-place penalty for Sunday’s race as a result of a new control electronics element being installed – his third of the year, the FIA announced at the conclusion of Practice Two. Throughout the season, only two adjustments to the control electronics are allowed.
“The failure might have happened as a result of the PU issue in Spain, for example.
Prior to the Canadian Grand Prix, Leclerc affirms his continued belief that Ferrari can challenge Red Bull for the world championship.
“The situation is under control, and we are currently working on countermeasures to enhance the package.”
Leclerc had a good start to the season, winning two of the first three races, which gave him a 46-point edge over Verstappen. However, the Dutchman has subsequently closed the gap to 34 points due to his Sunday problems, despite starting on pole at each of the last four races.
Leclerc acknowledged at his news conference on Friday, shortly after Ferrari made its decision, that the team had considered accepting the penalty because Montreal’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve offers numerous opportunities for overtaking.
Danica Patrick, a former IndyCar driver, said Leclerc appeared dejected after his most recent retirement in Azerbaijan further damaged his chances of winning the championship.
“If you receive a penalty, we will determine the optimum track for you to receive it.