This season’s Formula 1 battle for the World Championship once again got off to a similar start as it did last year, with Red Bull dominating pretty much all the five races that have taken place so far. However, the disappointment continues for Team Ferrari, who have not been able to capitalise on the positions of advantage despite doing well multiple times. 

One of their primal forces, Charles Leclerc, has reaffirmed that he trusts Ferrari team principal ‘blindly’ as the Frenchman looks to recover a dismal start to the 2023 season and steer the Scuderia back to the top of F1. The Monegasque driver will head to one of two home races for Ferrari in Imola off the back of a forgettable weekend in Miami. Enhance your F1 viewing experience with attractive Sports betting odds from Nextbet.

Leclerc crashed into the barrier during qualifying, bringing out a session-ending red flag, and struggled to match the speed of team-mate Carlos Sainz when the lights went out on Sunday. Both Ferrari drivers complained of the unpredictable nature of the SF-23 in Miami and the pressure is already on for Vasseur as he looks to edge past rivals Aston Martin and Mercedes.

As quoted by Corriere dello Sport, Leclerc said: “Obviously I talk a lot with Fred and I know what his medium- and long-term plans are for the team, I am completely with him and I trust him blindly. I am sure that these are the right choices, and they go in the right direction for the team.”

Leclerc then explained that he doesn’t expect the incoming upgrades to solve all of Ferrari’s issues as they continue to struggle with setups.

“But let’s wait and see. We will have upgrades, but in Miami, the problem was not the potential of the car, because when we put everything together we are there. It is more about the exploitation of the tools we have rather than the updates. For sure we will bring updates but that’s not the problem.”

With the next race coming up this weekend, all the drivers are gearing themselves up for the intricate challenge of Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at the Autodrono Enzo e Dino Ferrari and a week later, the action shifts to one of the most awaited tracks of the season, in Monaco. Follow Nextbet Sports to get the latest updates from the world of F1.