Ferrari says its decision to bring forward its first Formula 1 engine upgrade of the season was a “last-minute” call made on the eve of the Spanish Grand Prix. In a renewed push to close the gap to rivals Mercedes, the Italian squad introduced an upgraded power unit in Barcelona that was originally scheduled to be brought to June’s Canadian Grand Prix. Speaking after the Spanish Grand Prix, team principal Mattia Binotto explained the thinking behind Ferrari’s early-season development push. “I think when starting the season in Australia we realised there was performance that needed recovering to the main competitors and so it was important for us to push as much as possible on the...
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