In two weeks, the Las Vegas Grand Prix will take place, and Ferrari could bring a very special livery.
In two weeks, the Las Vegas Grand Prix, the 22nd round of the F1 World Championship, will take place. The U.S. Grand Prix is certainly one of the most glamorous races of the season, and Ferrari doesn’t want to be left behind. In fact, the Scuderia might bring a very special livery.
Last season, in the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix, Ferrari showcased a white and red livery, securing a pole position and a second-place finish for Charles Leclerc. This year, along with other teams, a new special livery will be revealed, which, according to Sky Sports, is expected to reference Ancient Rome.
But why? Due to the collaboration with Hollywood film studio Paramount Pictures and the upcoming release of the movie Gladiator 2, Ferrari may strengthen this partnership by incorporating imagery from Ancient Rome onto the SF-24. According to the broadcaster, both Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz will attend the film’s premiere in London, and it’s expected that their helmets will also be customized for the occasion.
Ferrari considering engine change for Leclerc
Another issue, particularly related to the Constructors’ Championship, is stirring within Ferrari in the two weeks leading up to the Las Vegas GP. According to sources close to the Scuderia, the Maranello team is considering replacing Charles Leclerc’s engine, which would result in a grid penalty for the Monegasque driver (number 16).
Leclerc himself, in an interview with DAZN, discussed the Las Vegas Grand Prix and expressed some doubts about the possibility of an engine change. He said: ‘We want to be at a good level in Las Vegas and I hope to be very competitive. It will be a bit difficult for us to get the tires into the right window due to the low temperatures. Also, I hope to avoid a penalty.’ .
An eventual starting from the back of the grid could jeopardize the Constructors’ Championship, which is why Ferrari’s engineers are studying the possibility of replacing only certain parts of the engine, which would result in a 5/10 place grid penalty. On the other hand, Carlos Sainz is in the spotlight, having changed his engine during the Brazilian Grand Prix, which led to a pit lane start for the Interlagos race.
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