What has become a gruelling battle of endurance for Ferrari this season may just be approaching the sprint finish they desperately desire. Defeated by Mercedes at the majority of meetings, they have staunchly battled their way to the shores of the Black Sea for the Russian Grand Prix. Here their efforts may finally be rewarded. Better still, if they are, Formula One has reason for optimism of a proper fight next year.
The Scuderia have struggled with grip and balance into corners. Their engine is the best of the field but it has not been enough to counter a Mercedes that has been fearsomely strong through the turns. Mercedes have 10 wins from 15 races and for Ferrari the championship has gone. Lewis Hamilton leads by 65 points from his Mercedes teammate, Valtteri Bottas, and Ferrari trail the Silver Arrows by 133 points.
Written by Giles Richards
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/sep/27/sochi-ferrari-charles-leclerc-f1-russian-grand-prix under the title “Sochi will test Ferrari revival but Charles Leclerc offers hopeful signs | Giles Richards”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
