BBC Sport has been chosen exclusively for his first for more than a year about Ferrari in F1. In the second half of the year – over one lap, if definitely not in the race – the Ferrari has actually been quicker than the Red Bull, by 0.027secs. Elkann arrives at the interview armed with other statistics to prove Ferrari’s progress in 2023. In 2022, 80% were below three seconds; this year that has increased to 88%. Elkann says Ferrari retain the faith they had in Leclerc when they signed him to a five-year contract after just one year with the team at the end of 2019.

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