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Charles Leclerc left ‘frustrated’ as recurring Ferrari limitation hampers Austrian GP
At the Austrian Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc felt frustrated by having to lift and coast due to a major limitation with Ferrari’s 2025 F1 car management. Despite this challenge, Ferrari showed promise as the second-fastest team behind McLaren during the race weekend. Leclerc secured a podium finish, coming in third behind the McLaren drivers. However, Ferrari’s true potential is somewhat obscured by the pace management required for both Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton. The team instructed their drivers to lift and coast to preserve the car’s plank integrity, a recurring issue impacting their performance this season. Leclerc acknowledged the team’s struggle during the FIA press conference, highlighting the management challenges and their impact on the race’s outcome. Ferrari introduced a revised floor for the Austrian GP, yielding a positive impact according to Leclerc, who hopes for more upgrades to close the gap to front-runners like McLaren and Red Bull.
