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Ferrari is taking an engine upgrade to the streets of Baku this weekend. After a poor showing in Canada, the Italian outfit will be hoping for a sharp return to form in Azerbaijan as they look to re-take the lead of the constructor standings from Mercedes.
With the unique Azerbaijani venue incorporating a super-long 2 kilometre straight and 370kph top speeds, La Gazzetta dello Sport claims Ferrari is bringing an engine upgrade. The decision to bring it to Baku was reportedly on the basis of exceptional figures on the test bench.
Former Grand Prix driver Marc Surer said: "They (Mercedes) must prove that they have the warming up of the tyres under control now. Baku is like Monaco but much faster, although I do not believe the tyres will be a particular problem this weekend," he told Germany's Sky.
"The strongest engines will have a clear advantage with the long straights, so you'd have to feel sorry for Red Bull," Surer added. "Ferrari is strong on every track, getting the tyres up to temperature all the time. So I see Ferrari with very good chances to fight back."
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Eh? Well, I dont expect it to take them past Mercedes, not in Baku, but if this upgrade serve them with a decent amount of ponies, Mercedes will have a hard time further on in this season.