Ferrari could face repeat of French GP troubles on tracks that place high demands on front axle. Ferrari concerned Paul Ricard tyre woe could recur at Silverstone and Hungaroring.

Scuderia Ferrari struggled with their front tyres during the French Grand Prix two rounds ago, while at the Red Bull Ring circuit the Maranello team was able to make the tyres work very well in the race. However, Ferrari are aware the issue could recur when they go to circuits which place high demands on the front axle.

Both Scuderia Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jnr suffered with severe graining on their front tyres at the French Grand Prix, finishing the race outside the points, despite qualifying P5 and P7. Ferrari’s sporting director Laurent Mekies admitted after the Styrian Grand Prix that their tyre difficulties at Paul Ricard could recur at Silverstone and the Hungaroring, as they are both tracks that put more stress on the front tyres.

“There are certainly venues that we are looking with more attention.” – Laurent Mekies said, as reported by the Italian media – “Silverstone is one, Budapest is one. Tracks that normally put more stress on the front axle is the one that got attention for. In the meantime, as I said, we are trying to find ways to mitigate or to increase our margin.” – the Ferrari sporting director concluded.