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Charles Leclerc was fourth fastest after the second free practice session in Saudi Arabia as he aims to mount a Red Bull challenge this weekend.
Charles Leclerc believes Aston Martin has the “upper hand” in Jeddah after the first day of free practice at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Leclerc finished fourth in the second practice session, with Fernando Alonso from Aston Martin leading the timesheets. Despite Alonso’s strong performance, Red Bull remains the favorite for the rest of the event, having had a strong start in Bahrain. Leclerc hopes Aston Martin’s pace will decrease as the weekend progresses and that Ferrari can challenge for pole position. Before Ferrari can mount a strong qualifying effort, however, improvements are needed on the SF-24 car. Leclerc is optimistic about their chances but acknowledges that maximizing their package will be crucial to success.
