P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Charles Leclerc did make it into the final part of qualifying in Las Vegas but was still almost two seconds slower than Lando Norris on pole.
Charles Leclerc has admitted that Ferrari is facing significant challenges in wet conditions, as seen in the Las Vegas Grand Prix qualifying. The wet weather led to a mixed use of tire compounds throughout the session, with Lewis Hamilton surprisingly failing to advance from Q1 and starting from the back of the grid. Despite Leclerc’s efforts in qualifying, he could only manage a ninth-place starting position due to ongoing struggles with wet weather performance. Ferrari’s difficulties were evident as Leclerc lagged nearly two seconds behind the pole lap time set by Lando Norris. Leclerc expressed frustration over Ferrari’s inability to find a solution for their poor performance in wet conditions, emphasizing the team’s persistent efforts to address the issue without success. Despite considerations about tire warm-up affecting their performance, Ferrari and Leclerc are still grappling with the overarching challenges posed by wet weather conditions.
