If there is a Grand Prix where everyone can dream, even for a little while, of being able to reach the podium or win, it is precisely that of Monaco. Monte-Carlo is a one shot of adrenaline, precision, it's all – or almost – in the pilot's feet. But sometimes even that may not be enough. The work of the team also counts a lot because a wrong strategy can particularly affect the progress of the race. Ferrari remembers it well, grappling with one of the most difficult weekends in recent years. The team failed to convert Leclerc's Pole into a win, or even a podium. An embarrassing scenario that has broken some balances and questioned figures such as Binotto and Inaki Rueda.
But the lesson of 2022 could really be of some use. Touching rock bottom led the team to react and despite the 2023 season starting in the worst way, with only 1 podium to date, there is no denying the commitment put on the track by the team led by Vasseur. Just the Team Principal of Ferrari on the eve of Thursday in Monaco spoke of the ambitions of the Reds grappling with an important appointment, at the home of Charles Leclerc.
Vasseur: "Race prepared in detail"
The team must be ready, because Monte-Carlo offers not only opportunities but also many pitfalls. Precisely for this reason, Ferrari has chosen to postpone the technical innovations that it should have already introduced at Imola - a race that was later canceled due to the floods that hit the Region hard. The SF-23 updated will arrive next week in Barcelona. A choice that also meets the needs of the drivers, who must immediately find the right feeling with the single-seater. TO Miami a crushing defeat had come. The team was unable to find the ideal set-up with the new features and Charles suffered particularly from this problem.
“Back to racing, this time at Charles' home in Monte Carlo. It will therefore be a special and particularly exciting appointment for him, as well as for all of us – comments Vasseur. Along with Charles and Carlos we prepared the weekend down to the smallest detail to take advantage of every opportunity that the particularly treacherous track could offer."
Charles and Carlos love Monte-Carlo
The Monegasque driver has not yet shone in his home race, unlike his Spanish companion. Only last year did Charles manage to finish the race, but with a bad taste in his mouth for a victory thrown away and above all without even getting on the podium. This year will be even more difficult because the single-seater is not at the level of its direct competitor, the RB19. In addition, Aston Martin also joined the fight, already with 4 podiums at the start of the season. A complex scenario, in which lucidity and character are needed to get out of it.
“Both of our riders love the track – Charles has been on pole for the last two years, Carlos has always been on the podium in Monaco since he joined the Scuderia – and we will give our best to get a good result to dedicate to our fans” concluded Vasseur.
Source statements: FormulaPassion
