Ferrari chargers regroup ahead of return to action

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The entire Ferrari team, headed by Mattia Binotto, Chrales Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, came together at Maranello on Wednesday ahead of its return to action at Spa next weekend.

In other circumstances, the Italian outfit and Leclerc could have resumed their eventful campaign hot on the heels of Red Bull and Max Verstappen.

But multiple missteps have left the Monegasque trailing his arch-rival by 80 points in the Driver's championship while Ferrari is 97 points behind Red Bull in the Constructors' standings.

Catching the latter is a tall order for the Scuderia, but minimizing errors in the a back half of the 2022 season should at least deliver more wins to Leclerc and Sainz.

Forza Ferrari, avanti tutta!

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.