Fancy yellow suits won't prevent another Ferrari fumble in Italy

Ferrari heads into its home race at Monza with a mountain to climb in the 2022 Formula 1 championship. The team's troubles throughout the year are well-documented, and a return to Monza looks unlikely to bring about a change in fortunes.

Leading up to the 2022 edition of the Italian Grand Prix, to be staged at the world's third-oldest circuit, the Tifosi could be in for a tough race as the team struggles to stay afloat amidst Red Bull Racing's utter dominance.

"Let's be honest, on paper, it's probably not our best track," said driver Charles Leclerc ahead of this weekend's race.

"I think Red Bull have been very strong since the beginning of the year, especially in straight line speed, but we'll give it all, and with the motivation of the Tifosi, I hope we can have a great weekend for them."

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It's going to be challenging

The design of the Autodromo Nazionale Monza is very unique. It is the fastest track on the calendar, with drivers reaching speeds up to 350km/h down the main straight before hitting the brakes into Turn 1. As such, the track requires a low-downforce setup to cut through the air effortlessly, trying to reach the highest possible top speed.

Unfortunately for Ferrari, this is one aspect where Red Bull has continuously trounced them throughout 2022, but championship contender Leclerc is confident and looks forward to the challenge.

"The special thing about Monza is when you get there, you feel so little grip because you've got a very low downforce setting," he said. "There is no grip at all and extremely fast in the straights.

"It's a very strange feeling because you always like new challenges as a driver, and Monza is