Ferrari replaces Leclerc’s engine in America in 2023

At the start of this season, Charles Leclerc said he was aiming to win five races in 2022. So far, Monaco have reached the top of the podium three times. With four to go, he needs to win two more to reach the finish line, but it won’t be an easy task.

With everyone hanging on after the debacle in Japan, Austin has its challenges. Ferrari will have its own: the team is at least considering replacing Leclerc’s internal combustion unit (ICE) and is already thinking about solutions for 2023. If this intervention is upheld, #16 will have at least five penalty points on the grid.

One of the highlights of this US GP is the number of young test drivers who have a chance in FP1. For Ferrari, Robert Schwartzman will take the wheel of Leclerc’s car. The Russian, who now flies under the Israeli flag, has been part of the Italian team’s driver academy since 2017. He was due to make his debut in Abu Dhabi in 2020, but now he has an official weekend opportunity.

Speaking of Schwartzman, it was the first time since 1976 that Ferrari used three drivers for a race weekend. That year, Niki Lauda, ​​Clay Regazzoni and Carlos Reutemann were used in 2 GPs (Italy and US East). Robert talked about it and is looking forward to going down the track:

“It’s a great honor to debut in an official Formula 1 session with Scuderia Ferrari and to be the first driver in many years to have this opportunity makes what I’m going to do on Friday even more special,” said the Russian-Israeli.

The Circuit of the Americas is known for having high-speed sections and twisty sections. Finding the right balance is essential to get enough downforce, but it’s always a good idea to take care of the tires on this track as degradation is high.

The first section, after climbing Turn 1, features fast turns reminiscent of Silverstone. The second segment is a long straight and allows for overtaking attempts, while the third segment has a mix of medium and low speeds, using specific brakes.

Ferrari have a streak of wins and have only seen Red Bull win from Austria. Again, the new platform that debuted and became recognized in Japan could be a factor that makes the difference. With a dry track, the true performance of this new platform will be tested on the red car.

Victory is difficult to talk about, but Carlos Sainz is expected to take pole position and Leclerc is intensifying his focus on the fight for second place with Sergio Perez coming from behind, two points behind Monaco. Championship.

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