Leclerc may have said too much on new Ferrari engine in Baku
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc may have inadvertently revealed confidential technical information regarding his car's engine specifications during a post-race interview in Baku. Meanwhile, the team faces ongoing pressure to improve performance after a series of podium-free races.
Why it matters
Technical transparency in Formula 1 is strictly regulated, and accidental disclosures can lead to competitive disadvantages or regulatory scrutiny.
Ferrari 's Charles Leclerc may have shared more information with the Scuderia's Italian broadcaster than the team wanted him to after the conclusion of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Leclerc finished the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in fourth place, but was largely out of contention for a podium throughout the race after starting from second on the grid.
This means Ferrari's podium-free streak continued in Baku, having begun at the Hungarian Grand Prix before the summer break this season.
Speaking to the Italian branch of Sky Sports, Leclerc was asked whether his car was fitted with the ADUO 2 (Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunity 2) power unit. Throughout the year, teams that lag behind the best internal combustion engine by a certain percentage in FIA performance measurements are allowed to use a number of development opportunities based on their deficit.
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