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Charles Leclerc has said that the tight margins during Qualifying for F1 Brazil GP helped him bag a second-row start for Sunday.
Charles Leclerc acknowledged that the close margins in qualifying for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix masked Ferrari’s struggles throughout the weekend.
Despite Ferrari’s overall difficulties, Leclerc managed to qualify on the second row alongside Oscar Piastri at Interlagos.
Leclerc was pleased with his performance, as he was able to secure the third-fastest lap during Q3, attributing the tight competition and small margins to the team’s success.
His teammate, Lewis Hamilton, faced challenges in Q2 due to rear instability caused by tire preparation issues.
Leclerc emphasized the importance of the team’s flawless execution from Q1 to Q3, leading to a much better result than anticipated after a tough weekend.
Looking ahead to the race, Leclerc remains optimistic about Ferrari’s pace in race trim and aims to minimize the damage in the Grand Prix after losing ground to Mercedes in the Constructors’ Championship.
