An engine problem disrupted Leclerc's day

In the space of four days, Charles Leclerc completed a busy schedule between her debut in free practice at the British Grand Prix with Haas F1 Team, his commitment to the GP3 Series at Silverstone, as well as his presence yesterday at the private tests at Silverstone with the Team Ferrari.

The Monegasque did not have a perfect day, the fault of a mechanical problem on the SF16-H. “This morning we carried out an aerodynamic work program, while in the afternoon we had a problem on an old Power Unit, so we didn't have much driving time, especially since the weather was not good. »

Passed by the F3, and now headliner of the GP3 Series (championship leader after the Silverstone event), the young resident of the Ferrari Driver Academy did not hide his feelings after the end of this first day with the car 2016 from the Scuderia. “Driving a Ferrari is always an incredible experience. I felt very comfortable in the car. Overall, I am very happy with my day. » concludes the ART Grand Prix driver in GP3.

Leclerc was able to drive the 14 F2014-T last May on the Italian Fiorano track.