P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Charles Leclerc was comprehensively defeated by team-mate Carlos Sainz in Las Vegas Grand Prix qualifying.
Charles Leclerc admitted that he did not prepare his tyres correctly, leading to a surprising defeat to Carlos Sainz in Las Vegas Grand Prix qualifying. Despite Leclerc starting the race from fourth and Sainz from P2, Leclerc was 0.373s slower, a gap that persisted from Q2. The frigid conditions in Las Vegas made it difficult for drivers to generate tyre temperature, contributing to Leclerc’s struggles. Leclerc expressed frustration at the lack of grip and acknowledged his error in tyre preparation. Despite the setback, Leclerc remains optimistic about Ferrari’s race pace and their chances in the constructors’ championship battle with McLaren. Looking ahead to the race, Leclerc aims to maximize points and close the gap on McLaren before focusing on the upcoming race in Qatar.
