Leclerc, who had won his sixth pole position of the year, sped to the pits while under a virtual safety car, carrying a 13-second advantage after teammate Carlos Sainz retired due to a hydraulics problem.
However, his prospects of winning were destroyed when his engine failed, giving the victory to the defending champion Max Verstappen and costing Ferrari a chance to win the third race in a row.
An internal combustion engine that had been part of the setup that failed when Leclerc was in the lead in Spain was rebuilt and utilized as part of the power unit in Baku.
Leclerc had to race in Azerbaijan with a mix of old and new parts at a track with the highest throttle demands on the schedule after his retirement, which destroyed the turbo and MGU-H.
Ferrari has hinted that the Baku failure may have been due to these leftover parts.
After the Baku system was determined to be “beyond repair,” the Monegasque, who hasn’t won since Australia, will now have a whole new powertrain setup for this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix.
“The failure might have happened as a result of the PU issue in Spain, for example.
“The situation is under control, and we are currently working on countermeasures to enhance the package.”
As he attempts to close a 34-point deficit to championship leader Verstappen, Leclerc faces at least a 10-place grid penalty due to the write-off of the Baku powertrain.
Ferrari introduced a new powertrain specification for the Miami GP in an effort to increase dependability despite being 80 points behind Red Bull.
Leclerc now has the maximum of three turbos for the season thanks to the second power unit and the new turbocharger for Baku.
As soon as Charles Leclerc switches to his third power unit of 2022, he will be subject to grid penalties.
Leclerc remarked, “Obviously we are not in the best circumstances possible,” when speaking in Montreal.
When asked to clarify the circumstance around Canada receiving a grid-place hit, he continued: “Then, I believe there are still continuing conversations regarding the power unit modification.
Leclerc believed Montreal could be a suitable location to take the hit because of the passing opportunities, despite the long back straight potentially favoring Red Bull’s top-speed credentials due to its powerful rebadged Honda engine and low-drag set-up utilized in Baku.
He stated: “If you receive a penalty, it is up to us to decide which track is the optimum one for you to receive it.
“This is one of the places where overtaking is rather simple, but there are other tracks in the following three or four races where overtaking is also straightforward.
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Before the F1’s Canadian Grand Prix, Ferrari gives an update on Sainz and Leclerc’s vehicles.
Carlos Sainz was forced to retire in lap 9 due to a hydraulic issue, and Charles Leclerc’s race was over due to a power unit problem, which left Ferrari disappointed.
Team owner Mattia Binotto admitted he didn’t have all the answers following the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Leclerc suffered his second engine failure in as many races, costing him the victory in the Spanish Grand Prix.
The Monegasque’s engine is scheduled to arrive at the facility on Wednesday, with only one week standing between Baku and Montreal. According to Ferrari, the initial check ought to be finished by tomorrow night. His hydraulics have been looked at, and a “short-term remedy” will be used for this Sunday’s Canadian Grand Prix “while work is ongoing on mid/long-term options,” according to the Spanish driver’s car.
Leclerc’s punishment circumstances are still a mystery. Drivers in Formula One are only allowed to utilize three engines every season; if they use more, they will start the following race from a lower position on the grid. For the Miami Grand Prix in early May, according to The Race, he had to change to his second power unit of the year.
Leclerc’s most recent DNF caused him to fall to third in the driver standings. Max Verstappen is in first place with 150 points, followed by Sergio Perez at 129 and Charles Leclerc at 116. Just 17 points behind Leclerc in fourth place, George Russell is reducing the distance.
With 279 points to Ferrari’s 199 in the constructor standings, Red Bull is in first place. With 161 points in third place, Mercedes is narrowing the deficit in the meantime.
“But we must take control of such issues. And after the last three races, reliability is something we certainly need to consider. We should perhaps take that step together as a team.”
Leclerc departs from racing with Ferrari following engine issues.
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix required Charles Leclerc to end his participation. Within 20 laps, the Monegasque experienced engine issues that stopped him from finishing the race.
Leclerc was given the opportunity to start the race from the front row, but he already had to contend with Sergio Perez’s skills on the opening lap. When the Mexican found an opening and decided to take it, Perez quickly took the lead. Verstappen remained in second place behind Leclerc as he continued to cling on to the position.
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Carlos Sainz has stated that he prefers the existing configuration of the quick Ferrari F1-75 over a slower vehicle with a more dependable engine.
Sainz and Zhou Guanyu of Alfa Romeo are the drivers who have failed to cross the finish line most frequently so far in 2022 with four DNFs each in Grands Prix this season. The Spaniard’s most recent DNF occurred in Austria when he was pursuing Max Verstappen and his car failed spectacularly and violently.
Sainz driver highlighted why the agony of these dependability issues hasn’t been as acute this season while speaking back in Azerbaijan, where he and teammate Charles Leclerc both retired due to mechanical troubles.
We remain connected and driven as a team. We are currently experiencing a bump in the road, but given the step we took this year with the engine, I would much prefer do this step and endure a bump in the road than have a weak (sp) engine that is dependable.
As a team, I believe we did a fantastic job with this year’s engine; the problems we’re currently experiencing will be resolved, I’m confident.
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2022 Austrian Grand Prix: Sainz suffers heartbreak when his Ferrari engine fails barely 13 laps from the finish line.
It goes without saying that Sainz suffered a retirement three races later at the Red Bull Ring, making it more difficult for him to remain upbeat.
“Finding the correct words today is challenging because it was obvious that a one-two was quite simple. Today, especially on the hard tyre, I moved quickly. There was a lot of degradation, but we handled it nicely. The car felt pretty fantastic on the circuit during the last stint, but we obviously had a problem and had to retire.
“The outcome of today is difficult to accept because it cost my team and I valuable championship points.
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Mattia Binotto, team principal of Ferrari, shared Sainza’s disappointment on Sunday but insisted that the Scuderia will figure out what was wrong with its engines.
Naturally, we are devastated for [Sainz], but I have no doubt that he will fight back in the upcoming races. We still have reliability issues, but we are aware of them and must work hard to find solutions as quickly as feasible. We can do it, I’m positive.
Ferrari finished Austria with the most points despite Sainza’s retirement, with 38 to Mercedes’ 33 and Red Bull’s 31, as they look to close the 56-point gap to the title leaders in France.
Why was the Ferrari engine malfunctioning?
On the basis of reliability, the Scuderia Ferrari may request approval from the FIA to modify their formula one engine.
On Thursday, the German publication Auto Motor und Sport reported that the Italian team’s recent engine issues, which included two failures for Fernando Alonso, had been located.
The pneumatic valves are said to be the issue, which might cost Alonso grid positions later this season if he exhausts his allotted eight engines.
According to the report, the 2.4-liter V8 engines are leaking too much air throughout the races, and the new regulations don’t allow for enough time during the single pit stop to refill the bottle of compressed gas.
According to Auto Motor und Sport, Ferrari could be temporarily exempted from the “freeze” on engine development if it can convince the FIA that the engine has a general reliability fault.
However, Alonso’s and Felipe Massa’s current engines are not allowed to be changed.
What transpired at the Azerbaijan Formula One?
After experiencing engine failure on the twentieth lap in Baku, Charles Leclerc is no longer eligible for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
This weekend in Canada, Ferrari will have a “short-term repair” for the hydraulics issue that kept Carlos Sainz from competing in the race in Azerbaijan last Sunday.
Charles Leclerc, a teammate of Sainz, and he also retired in Baku after the latter experienced his second power unit failure in three races.
Ferrari posted on Twitter that it had been “a hard weekend for the team, but one from which we’ll look to learn and improve.”
“Tomorrow, when Charles’ engine arrives at the plant, a preliminary evaluation ought to be finished by evening.
“Carlos’ car’s hydraulic components have already been looked at. Canada has a temporary remedy in place, and work is still being done on long- and medium-term fixes.
Danica Patrick, a former IndyCar driver, said Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc appeared dejected as his championship chances were further damaged by his most recent retirement in Azerbaijan.
“We are still really motivated. Our goals have not altered, nor have our aspirations. These experiences mold us as people and as a community.”
Leclerc dropped to third overall and was 34 points behind leader and world champion Max Verstappen after eight races, putting Ferrari 80 points behind Red Bull in the constructors’ standings.
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Leclerc led Verstappen of Red Bull by 46 points after three races, and Ferrari looked like they may win the championship for the first time since 2008, but their inconsistency has hurt them badly.
The Montreal race will take place on Sunday at a track honoring the late Canadian Ferrari legend Gilles Villeneuve.
How did the Ferrari engine fare in Baku?
Ferrari’s studies have led them to the conclusion that Leclerc’s power unit blow-out in Azerbaijan may have been a result of the earlier issue he encountered in Spain.
It is believed that the problem in Baku may have been brought on by damage that was not noticed as a result of the Monegasque’s retirement in Barcelona.
The team has announced that the matter is “in control” and is currently working on countermeasures to improve the power unit for upcoming races.
Why did Ferrari’s power decline?
A grid penalty later on in the year is anticipated as a result of Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari engine failure during the Spanish Grand Prix, which irreparably damaged the turbocharger and MGU-H.
When he ran out of power early in his second stint of the Barcelona race, Leclerc was in the lead.
Max Verstappen won, costing him the championship lead. Ferrari also lost ground to Red Bull in the constructors’ standings as a result of his retirement.
Ferrari claims that neither of the two damaged components nor any other parts of the power unit had a design flaw or reliability problem that led to the breakdown.
That suggests a problem with the installation or operation, although Ferrari is keeping quiet about the precise root of the issue.
At the Miami Grand Prix, Leclerc switched to his second power unit of the year, indicating that he will at the very least need to convert to a third MGU-H and turbo.
Unless Ferrari decides a whole new set of components is worthwhile, it is likely that it may keep using the combustion engine, which seems to be unharmed.
With 16 races left and his first power unit having run four full grand prix weekends, it is all but certain Leclerc will need to employ a fourth MGU-H and turbo, at least later in the season. Ferrari has not yet revealed its strategy for Monaco.