Ferrari aren't expecting any immediate improvement to their performance this weekend at the Canadian Grand Prix, with team principal Mattia Binotto admitting they have no upcoming developments to combat the SF90's current problems.
Ferrari were considered the in-form team during pre-season testing, but have failed to turn that into victory during the opening six races of the season as Mercedes have dominated the podium with five consecutive 1-2 finishes followed by a 1-3 in Monaco.
Whilst strategic errors have cost the team, the SF90 has also struggled with low-to-medium-speed corners and tyre management and Binotto admits things are unlikely to improve this weekend.
"We know we’re not competitive enough right now and, for the time being we haven’t got any more changes coming on the car that will have a significant effect on the problems we have encountered since the start of the season," he said.
Binotto is however keen to put in a strong showing this weekend to move past what has been a difficult start to the year for the Scuderia.
"This track has usually produced some exciting and unexpected racing. The long straight and the big braking zone before the chicane that leads onto the start-finish line is the place to overtake and to see some good fights.
"The characteristics present another different challenge, given that top speed, braking efficiency and traction are the main considerations. We arrive here ready to do our best and to put the mistakes of the last few races behind us."
Vettel is currently third in the standings, 55 points adrift of leader Lewis Hamilton, whilst Charles Leclerc is fifth, a further 25 points behind his Ferrari team-mate.
Prior to Vettel's 2018 victory at the Montreal track, Ferrari hadn't won Michael Schumacher's 2004 victory.
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