piero ferrari talking about charles after spain:
"difficult periods can happen to anyone. i have absolutely no doubts about charles's abilities. he has given us a lot, and he will continue to give us a lot. in spain, before the dnf caused by the technical issue during the race, his weekend had already been compromised by the mistake he made in qualifying, when he had pole position within reach. he'll bounce back.
i know leclerc, and he's not the kind of person who loses confidence just because he has a very strong teammate. after all, lewis is a 7 time world champion, he holds virtually every record, and he's a benchmark for everyone. but I'm convinced that charles, too, will soon experience the taste of victory" ❤️🩹
🚨| Recent upgrades have turned the SF-26 into the highest downforce car on the grid. In Barcelona, this translated into reduced sliding, improved tyre management and particularly strong race pace.
Earlier in the season, Ferrari often struggled under high temperatures, but in Barcelona, the SF‑26 showed low degradation and consistent performance under thermal stress.
Loïc Serra and Diego Tondi have played central roles in overall vehicle development and aerodynamics.
"does this give you some hope to the future?"
🆑️: yes, absolutely. especially because we brought a lot of upgrades this weekend, and they seem to be working, so that's a good sign for the team. now i need to be up there at the front with him.