The balance of the Reds on this first day of practice a Silverstone, despite the unforeseen events, is positive. In FP1, the track conditions did not allow the team to collect much data. If not those of a few qualifying simulation laps, which will perhaps take place in the same weather conditions. Lost session time took a particular toll on the data collection to evaluate the updates brought, especially at home Red Bull. Reason why we saw a second session of free practice with a really intense rhythm. Is Leclerc, 5th at the end of the day, which Sainz, the fastest of the bunch, have underlined a good feeling with the F1-75.
A difficult start
The first session, as mentioned, didn't see much action on the track. The driver who has done the most laps of all is Hamilton with 10 rounds. Overall in the house Ferrari they are the ones who have collected the most as a team. This is because the mixed conditions of the track – a little dry and a little wet – prevented the use of one type of tire rather than another. So most of the time cars remained stationary in the pits. To complicate the situation, shortly after getting back on track, one arrived Red flag which stopped everything again.
“We didn't ride much in the first session except for a few laps in wet conditions, for collect some data in case there are similar conditions in qualifying - Said Leclerc at the end of the day - When the rain stopped we mounted a train of Softs but were unable to complete even one lap due to a red flag.
Good sensations but you have to put everything together
The second session gave the Maranello team the opportunity to test the updates brought. In particular, the team focused onrear wing which had already debuted in Canada. Despite the good pace and the laps completed, Leclerc had a problem at the dash which disturbed him a lot. An inconvenience that he hopes will not happen in the race. For the rest of the weekend, and to get to the victory that has been missing since Australian GPIndeed, the perfect machine will be needed. “Second session was better, I had good sensations from the car so I can say I'm optimistic in terms of competitiveness. In view of Saturday, it will be a question of putting together all the work of the two free practice sessions on Friday and maximizing the result." concluded Leclerc, who remains anyway optimistic.
Declaration source: FormulaPassion
