Ferrari F1 representative "The new rear wing has narrowed the gap with Red Bull"[F1-Gate .com]

Mattia Binotto, Scuderia Ferrari’s F1 team representative, believes that the victory at the F1 Austrian Grand Prix is the result of the new rear wing introduced in the last three races closing the gap with Red Bull Racing.

Following Carlos Sainz Jr.’s victory at Silverstone a week ago, Charles Leclerc won the Red Bull Ring with the strength to overtake Max Verstappen three times on the track. Scuderia Ferrari is riding the wave with two consecutive victories.

Mattia Binotto says the new rear wing on Charles Leclerc’s car at the Canadian Grand Prix is playing a major role in the current form.

“We were definitely at a disadvantage compared to Red Bull, especially when it comes to street speed in the DRS zone, so we’ve done a lot of work on it in terms of their DRS power compared to us.”

“The only new rear wing we introduced in Charles, Canada has been on both cars since the UK. I think the new rear wing has helped reduce the gap.”

“We’ve closed the gap in terms of speed. I think they still have a slight advantage, but they’re negligible or negligible, and they’re very close in terms of power. What can make a difference? Only the grips that are restricted in the corners. “

“I think we’re faster thanks to the two drivers, not just the car. They have a great weekend in terms of car balance, car setup, tire understanding, tire management, and truck driving. Spent”

“They both ran very well and were very fast. I think that was a factor in their competitive performance.”

Max Verstappen won the sprint on Saturday, but Mattia Binotto believes the driver’s first stint approach was the advantage Ferrari had in terms of tire degradation in the final.

“I think we’re very similar in terms of pure speed. Qualifying proves that. I don’t think there’s a big difference between the two cars in terms of tire degradation.”

“I think I read it in the sprint, but I think I had a little more advantage in tire degration. I think it turned into more evidence in the race. I started putting pressure on Max from the start, increasing the pace and further deteriorating the tires. I think the more pressure I put on it, the more obvious what I saw in the sprint in the race. ”