Ferrari finds solution to power unit problem: 'We are moving in the right direction'

In recent weeks, the engineers in Maranello have been working hard to further fine-tune the power unit. In Imola, it became painfully clear that the engine was reaching its limits, but according to the Gazzetta dello Sport, they have now managed to find just a little more performance in the existing power unit. Mainly the so-called 'clipping' (that's when the power unit loses power at the end of the straight due to battery drain, ed.) has been addressed.

Ferrari still enjoying win in Monaco

In his preview of the upcoming race, team boss Frederic Vasseur did not address this. However, he did look back once more at the win in Monaco. "Earlier this season, we went to Japan on a wave of enthusiasm following Carlos’ win in Australia and now we have that same feeling in Canada off the back of Charles’ triumph in his home race in Monaco. Everyone is pumped and prepared to the maximum for this Grand Prix," Vasseur noted.

The Frenchman has also seen that the track in Montreal is completely different from Monaco. " In general, it’s much faster, requires less aerodynamic downforce and there are more opportunities for overtaking. That doesn’t mean our approach to the weekend will change in any way. We are moving in the right direction on the technical front, on our strategy calls from the pit wall and in terms of how the team is working as one."

"Thanks to a lot of hard work, we have managed to further close the gap to the team leading both championships, but the gaps between us, McLaren and Red Bull are very close and so the slightest little detail can make the difference," Vasseur said.

This article was written in collaboration with Sophia Crothall.