Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari was randomly selected by the FIA for an in-depth inspection after the Barcelona GP.
Ferrari’s start to the season has certainly not lived up to expectations, with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton sitting fifth and sixth in the standings, respectively, after the Barcelona Grand Prix. This result is far from the pre-season ambitions, when a double title challenge appeared to be a concrete goal.
The track, the only real judge in this sport, has told a different story, with Maranello’s Scuderia facing performance issues and disqualifications. Nevertheless, the team is currently second in the Constructors’ standings, almost two hundred points behind McLaren.
It’s worth remembering that without the double DNF in China, caused by irregularities found on both cars, the gap to McLaren would be significantly smaller today. In such a tense environment, each new investigation is met with concern by Ferrari fans, aware that every point could prove vital at the end of the year.
Charles Leclerc once again under scrutiny
After each race, the Federation randomly selects a few cars for detailed checks. This time, following the Barcelona GP, luck had it that Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari was chosen for technical inspection. The FIA focused specifically on the braking system of the number 16 SF-25, checking:
The condition of sensors and actuators connected to the ECU related to the rear braking system
Failure modes of the system
Any mechanisms capable of generating asymmetric braking torque on the rear axle
That the pressure in the rear calipers did not exceed that generated by the force applied on the brake pedal
Accuracy of diagrams compared to the actual system configuration
All checks were completed successfully, and the stewards found nothing irregular on Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari.
