The team principal of Ferrari Mattia Binotto he spoke to Sky on the sidelines of the presentation of the new team. The Cavallino he’s done a crucial problem, that of speed on the straight: “Speed on the straight was our biggest problem in 2020. We have worked hard for more power and less drag. We worked hard both in the wind tunnel and in the dyno. We will be more efficient and faster on the straight“.
This year’s goal is the third place in the constructors’ classification: “Our first rivals are the other drivers. Right now we have to get it into our heads that we are not our first opponents but everyone else is. Doing better than last year means hoping and to be able to fight for the podium. Mercedes and Red Bull are points of reference, from this point of view. I expect a strong Aston Martin, while McLaren has changed a lot and then there is the Alpine. In short, there are many opponents and fighting for the podium is an ambitious goal, but that’s what we have to aim for ”.
“I hope the performance be better compared to last year. I will be happy if we improve. We have worked a lot, I hope we see the fruits on the track. Sainz is talented and works a lot. I hope that together, as a team, we will bring Ferrari back to the top. We will certainly try ”, are the words of Charles Leclerc.
So instead Carlos Sainz: “I would be happy if there is a progression and if we reduce the gap with Mercedes. It is impossible, however, to say by how much. We need to improve as a team and be ready for 2022, which will be a better chance than this. Leclerc? It is very artistic. I like that you play padel, I also play it. We can be team mates there too! ”.
OMNISPORT | 26-02-2021 23:05
