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Ferrari changes Leclerc's power unit
Charles Leclerc (Ferrari), forced to retire on the Hungaroring from the second corner. © DPPI
The pain becomes thicker on the side of the Team Ferrari. The Italian team announced this Tuesday, August 3, that new analyzes have led to the permanent decommissioning of the power unit used by Charles Leclerc at the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix.
The Monegasque had been the very innocent victim of a failed braking Lance stroll (Aston Martin), which had torn off its right side engine cover with the left front wheel.
The collision at the start involving Charles Leclerc and Lance Stroll.
The Reds did not hesitate to tackle the English team via a succinct press release: “This damage carries financial but also sporting consequences, given that in the remaining 12 races this season the team will almost certainly have to install a fourth internal combustion engine (ICE) in Charles' SF21, which would result in grid penalties. »
Find it in AUTO issue 2323hebdo, on sale in digital version and on Wednesday on newsstands, the analysis of the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix by our special correspondent.
Medhi Casaurang
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