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Leclerc’s revelation about driving style tweak – and verdict on Ferrari’s floor
Teammate Carlos Sainz has been performing well, securing the last two pole positions and ending Red Bull’s winning streak in Singapore. However, Charles Leclerc has been slightly behind his teammate in terms of pace. Leclerc admitted that he hasn’t been fully comfortable with the SF-23 since Ferrari made changes to the car’s handling. Nevertheless, after Friday practice for the Japanese Grand Prix, Leclerc felt more at ease in the cockpit and made adjustments to his driving style. Ferrari introduced a new floor in Japan to enhance the car’s efficiency, and Leclerc and Sainz both tested it during practice. While Leclerc was only 0.320s behind Max Verstappen in Friday’s sessions, he remains optimistic about Ferrari’s competitiveness, stating that they are not too far off from Red Bull’s pace.
Source: Crash
