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Charles Leclerc has bemoaned Ferrari’s lack of pace at the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, after upgrades to the SF-25 failed to translate into a race-winning performance. Ferrari brought 11 upgrades to the SF-26 for Miami in a bid to catch Mercedes, including a new floor, front and rear wings, and re-profiled front suspension. . […]
Charles Leclerc expressed disappointment in Ferrari’s lack of speed at the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix despite introducing upgrades to the SF-25 that ultimately did not result in victory. Ferrari made 11 improvements to the SF-26 for Miami to catch up to Mercedes but struggled to keep up with McLaren and Mercedes in both the sprint and the race, prompting Leclerc to seek solutions. Leclerc, who achieved a podium on Saturday, fell behind on Sunday due to penalties and tire degradation issues on the medium compound. While acknowledging the impact of Ferrari’s upgrades, Leclerc mentioned that their competitors may have had more effective upgrades, hinting at further improvements to come. Ferrari’s underwhelming performance in Miami serves as a stark reminder of the fierce competition in car development in this season of Formula 1.
