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Mattia Binotto speaks the honest truth about Ferrari situation

Mattia Binotto speaks the honest truth about Ferrari situation

03-06-2019 12:40

In his Canadian Grand Prix preview, Mattia Binotto is very honest about Ferrari's current situation. After just six races, Mercedes lead the championship with a greater margin than they ever had in 2018.

Mistakes keep on coming from the Italian team in more or less every department. In Monaco, they kept Charles Leclerc inside the garage and he was subsequently knocked out of Q1. Their new aerodynamic concept could still be "weeks" away according to Binotto.

The Team Principal spoke the honest truth and isn't expecting things to change this weekend in Montreal.

"We know we're not competitive enough right now and, for the time being, we haven't got any more changes coming on the car that will have a significant effect on the problems we have encountered since the start of the season," Binotto said.

"We arrive here ready to do our best and to put the mistakes of the last few races behind us.”

Sebastian Vettel took the race win 12 months ago, putting an end to Lewis Hamilton's three-race win streak in Canada. Despite recent troubles, Binotto is looking forward to the race this coming weekend. 

He expects an exciting Grand Prix because of the track layout. He's well aware of the different challenges in comparison with the race in the streets of Monte Carlo.

"This track has usually produced some exciting and unexpected racing. The long straight and the big braking zone before the chicane that leads onto the start-finish line is the place to overtake and to see some good fights," Binotto added.

"The Canadian track characteristics present another different challenge, given that top speed, braking efficiency and traction are the main considerations."

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