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Charles Leclerc believes Ferrari maximised its package at the F1 Italian GP, but admitted the speed of Red Bull and McLaren left the team “in the middle of nowhere”.
Charles Leclerc stated that Ferrari pushed their package to the limit at the F1 Italian Grand Prix, but acknowledged that the pace of Red Bull and McLaren put the team at a disadvantage.
Leclerc finished fourth at Monza, trailing race-winner Max Verstappen by 25 seconds and third-placed Oscar Piastri by four seconds.
Despite a testy battle with McLaren, Leclerc maintained his position, while Lewis Hamilton recovered to sixth after starting 10th, contemplating a missed chance for fifth.
Leclerc admitted that Ferrari couldn’t match the speed of Red Bull and McLaren, but emphasized they did their best considering the circumstances.
The team’s strong showing in practice couldn’t translate to qualifying success, leading Leclerc to believe they maximized their performance over the weekend.
Looking ahead, Ferrari aims to improve their car’s performance to be competitive for future races, as they continue to chase victory.
