Equipped with the available data, the beginning of the season that Maranello had anticipated aligns with the trend interrupted at the close of the previous Formula 1 season. This positioning affords Fréd Vasseur’s team a more optimistic outlook on the newly commenced championship compared to a year ago. However, they acknowledge that the task of closing the gap with Red Bull is formidable, particularly considering the anticipated half-second difference per lap during races. Compounding this challenge are technical issues that once again plagued the Ferrari cars.
During the Bahrain Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc encountered brake problems in his SF-24, particularly in the early stages. These issues proved costly for the Monegasque driver, depriving him of valuable time and the opportunity to contend with Sergio Perez’s Red Bull for the coveted second spot on the podium. Consequently, these setbacks prevented the Prancing Horse from revealing the true potential and pace of the SF-24, and thwarted the aspirations of the number 16 driver to partake in the race he had envisioned.
As for Charles Leclerc’s predicament, it currently appears unrelated to Brembo system malfunctions but is likely attributed to a faulty sensor or improper assembly of the system—potentially a result of human error, as analyzed in this video:
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