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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.
Charles Leclerc expressed disappointment over Ferrari’s lack of speed at the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, despite introducing upgrades to the SF-26 that didn’t result in a strong performance. The team had implemented 11 updates, such as a new floor and wings, to close the gap with Mercedes, but were still unable to keep up with McLaren and Mercedes during the races. While Leclerc managed to secure a podium finish on Saturday, he and Ferrari struggled on Sunday due to issues with tire degradation and loss of performance. Leclerc mentioned that Ferrari’s upgrades had some impact but were not enough to compete with their rivals, highlighting the competitive nature of this year’s car development battle. Ferrari is now focused on further developments to improve their performance and close the gap with the leading teams in the championship.
