P1racenews AI automatic summary:
“We’ve got issues for sure, particularly today from Q2 onwards. We were fighting with something inside the car. It’s not an excuse. I need to be better.”
Charles Leclerc hinted at facing difficulties during qualifying at the F1 British Grand Prix but did not blame it for his poor Q3 performance. Despite starting sixth on the grid, behind Ferrari teammate Lewis Hamilton, both drivers made mistakes on their final laps. Ferrari’s recent upgrades seemed promising, but they were outpaced by McLaren drivers and others at Silverstone. Leclerc highlighted a specific issue impacting Ferrari’s performance, especially in high-speed corners. He expressed disappointment in his qualifying results and acknowledged the need to improve his performance on Saturdays, aiming to match his race day success.
