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Charles Leclerc has shared his first thoughts on the new upgrades introduced by Ferrari at the Belgian Grand Prix.
At the Belgian Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc felt the changes from the new rear suspension on his Ferrari, noting an improvement but still feeling something lacking. He acknowledged the updates as a step forward, despite McLaren’s dominance affecting their gains on the Spa-Francorchamps circuit. Leclerc expressed disappointment at the gap to McLaren’s pole-sitter Oscar Piastri and highlighted the team’s ongoing struggle despite the upgrades. While the Ferrari felt more drivable with the upgrades, Leclerc emphasized the significant gap to McLaren and the need for more grip in their fight for competitiveness. Despite a challenging qualifying session, Leclerc remains focused on addressing the deficiencies in performance to improve the car’s overall competitiveness. Lewis Hamilton endured a difficult session, starting from P17 after setbacks during sprint qualifying.
