After the news of Xavi Marcos’ departure as Charles Leclerc’s race engineer, the first rumors on the reason why are starting to surface.
A few days after the news of Xavi Marcos’ departure as Charles Leclerc’s race engineer, the first rumors on the reason behind the decision are emerging.
What surprised wasn’t so much the news itself, as many had been hoping for a change for some time, but rather the timing of the decision. The Imola weekend represents a crucial point in Ferrari’s season, with the arrival of the highly anticipated update package hoped to close the gap with Red Bull.
In this context, it will be crucial for Leclerc to quickly establish the right rapport with the new race engineer. Bryan Bozzi, it must be said, has long been Charles Leclerc’s Performance Engineer, which will certainly help in the adaptation process.
First rumors on the motivation emerge
Meanwhile, the first rumors on the motivations behind Frederic Vasseur’s decision are starting to surface. According to Alessandra Retico, correspondent for the Italian newspaper La Repubblica, the Miami Grand Prix weekend seems to be behind Marcos’ departure. “It seems that Charles Leclerc was not happy with how his race in Miami was managed. Furthermore, even in China, the Monegasque did not appreciate the way Marcos repeatedly asked him to change the racing line,” reports Retico.
Ferrari has not issued any official statement regarding the motivations for this internal team change. The topic will probably be addressed during the Imola weekend by Fred Vasseur and Charles Leclerc, who may discuss the matter.
Source: f1ingenerale
