Scuderia Ferrari is “still behind” in the Formula 1 horsepower department, team boss Mattia Binotto admits. It is clear that, compared with the performance crisis of 2020, the Maranello team has managed to produce a better engine for the new season.
“We don’t have all the details yet to analyse, but I think we are still lacking in every area,” Binotto told the Spanish newspaper AS – “We still lack in the engine, although less than before. But we are still behind so I hope we get even closer next year with another new engine,” the Italian added.
After making a clear step forward with its new power unit for the 2021 Formula 1 season, Mattia Binotto confirmed that Scuderia Ferrari aim to close the gap to their rivals next year, when engines will be frozen.
Mattia Binotto says that after a frustrating 2020 season and despite development limitations this year, their power unit is progressing well against the benchmark of their rivals.
“I think we are still lacking on the engine, less than before, certainly, so the gap has closed and I think we are converging,” said Binotto following Sunday’s Bahrain Grand Prix – “Hopefully by next year when we will have again a new power unit, we may catch up on our benchmark for the others.” – the Ferrari boss concluded.
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