Charles Leclerc demonstrated Ferrari’s single-lap prowess with double pole at the AzerbaijanGP But after being overhauled in the sprint race, the SF-23 remains exposed over a longer stint ahead of the grand prix. Here’s what’s going on ⬇️
will soon lavish the SF-23 with performance-finding upgrades. But for now, after a dismal start to the campaign, set-up tweaks alone have allowed the team to take a marked step forward in Australia and this weekend again in Azerbaijan. As proof, lead chargeused the revised format for sprint race rounds to snare two pole positions across Friday and Saturday in Baku.
However, the Monegasque was knocked out of top spot after less than half distance of the shortened Saturday race.added to his run of street track success by pouncing for victory with the aid of DRS. That Leclerc gave the Mexican and easier run, choosing not to fight the Red Bull before falling close to 5s adrift come the chequered flag underlines a clear weakness over a race stint.Both of Leclerc’s pole laps are, unsurprisingly, very similar.
The acceleration of the SF-23 again comes up trumps for the remainder of the opening sector to ensure that there’s little to split the trio for Turns 3 to 7. Then, even if the Red Bulls are the kings of the tight castle section, neither can match Leclerc from the Turn 12 left-hander for the downhill run to the final corner. The only blemish for the red car is a slower apex speed through the tricky off-camber Turn 15 left-hander.
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