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Why Leclerc Isn't Using Latest Ferrari ADUO2 Engine in the Spanish GP
Ferrari is holding back the upgraded ADUO2 unit after Leclerc’s Monza crash, leaving him with older-spec power compared with Lewis Hamilton.
- Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc is using an older-spec ADUO1 power unit for the Spanish Grand Prix, opting against the new ADUO2 engine following concerns over potential damage from his heavy crash at the Italian Grand Prix.
- Leclerc lost control at the high-speed Parabolica at Monza, striking the barriers on the second lap. While external structural checks found no cracks, Ferrari engineers deemed the engine too risky to use without thorough X-ray examinations.
- Despite the power deficit, Leclerc outpaced teammate Lewis Hamilton, who is utilizing the new ADUO2 engine, in Friday's opening practice session, setting the third-fastest time behind the Mercedes pair.
- The 22-turn Madrid circuit may mitigate the engine handicap, as the track prioritizes aerodynamic downforce and traction over raw power, unlike the high-speed demands of Monza where engine performance is critical.
- Engineers postponed returning the engine under observation until opening practice in Baku to avoid compromising preparation for Madrid, where small issues during Friday practice could have risked finalizing the weekend setup.
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Why Charles Leclerc isn't using latest ADUO2 engine in the Spanish GP
Although Ferrari introduced a new engine specification last weekend in Monza, the power unit in the car Leclerc crashed is still undergoing checks and the risks of using it in Madrid were deemed too great
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