Years of arduous work are paying off for Ferrari with a stellar begin to the Method One season, firm chairman John Elkann mentioned on Wednesday.

Charles Leclerc has gained two of the primary three races, ending second within the different, and has a 34-point lead within the championship.

Ferrari, who final gained a title in 2008 and did not win a race in 2020 and 2021, additionally lead the constructors’ standings by 39 factors from champions Mercedes.

“We mentioned two years in the past that we needed to work arduous to get again to being aggressive and the 2022 championship has bought off to a very thrilling begin,” Elkann mentioned at Ferrari’s annual shareholders’ assembly.

Ferrari slumped to sixth general within the 2020 season, their lowest rating since 1980, however rose to 3rd final yr below principal Mattia Binotto and their new automobile seems each quick and dependable.

“Like all our tifosi [fans] all over the world, I’m delighted we’re competing on the highest degree,” Elkann added.

“That mentioned, we all know the season has simply begun and in Method One you might be all the time surrounded by fierce rivals. We should work tirelessly as a staff to optimize each facet of our efficiency.

“That’s the spirit and method I stay up for seeing at Imola and because the season progresses.”

The subsequent race, spherical 4 of 23, is a house one for Ferrari on the Italian circuit named after firm founder Enzo and son Dino.