Charles Leclerc takes new energy store for Bahrain GP, that's 50% of his 2023 allocation

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc used a new energy store in his power unit for the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix.
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Qualifying Day.
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Bahrain Grand Prix,…

He did not incur a penalty, but in opting to take a new energy store he has u꧙sed up 50 percent of his allocation for the year. The energy store is one of six components within a power unit.

F1 drivers are allowed to take two new energy store📖s across t♐he 23-race calendar.

Leclerc also used ꦯa new control electronics in Bahrain - ag🅠ain, drivers are only permitted two new control electronics per season.

But the first race of the 2023 season turned into a nightmare for Leclerc who was forced to retire with a problem to his new power 🌜unit.

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