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Leclerc Monza crash aftermath, Ferrari updates and Sepang GP

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Leclerc Monza crash ~~aftermath and~~ aftermath, Ferrari ~~engine~~ updates and Sepang GP

Following his high-speed accident at the Parabolica corner during the Italian Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc was cleared to compete in the Madrid Grand Prix after neurological assessments in Monaco ruled out a concussion. To mitigate technical concerns with the new ADUO2 power unit, Ferrari reverted him to an older engine specification for Madrid. Heading into the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, Leclerc faced a grid penalty due to a power unit change, opting for a new ADUO2 specification estimated to provide a two-tenths of a second per lap advantage. Despite struggling with pace during practice, Leclerc secured second on the grid but ultimately finished the race in fourth place. In the aftermath of the Baku GP, Leclerc has called for urgent action to address Ferrari’s lack of raw pace, noting that rivals McLaren and Red Bull Racing have made significant gains through recent upgrade packages. He highlighted ongoing struggles with straight-line speed and chassis performance, warning that the team must react quickly to avoid falling further behind in the championship. Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur has stated that developments are in the pipeline and promised upgrades will arrive “soon.” During post-race media availability, Leclerc inadvertently revealed that his car was utilizing the latest ADUO2 power unit specification, a detail that appeared to cause brief concern for his press officer. At the Sepang International Circuit, Leclerc secured fourth place on the grid during qualifying, moving up from fifth following a penalty issued to Red Bull’s Isack Hadjar. While he noted struggles with rear grip and oversteer during the final stages, he expressed optimism regarding Ferrari's competitiveness for the upcoming race. During the formation lap at the Malaysian Grand Prix, Leclerc experienced a sudden loss of power caused by a software malfunction.

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