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Charles Leclerc has conceded Ferrari was “a bit further away than we thought” as he qualified in fourth position for tomorrow’s Formula 1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Ferrari has debuted a sizeable update package this weekend and its hopes were heightened when Leclerc completed a clean sweep in the first two practice sessions. However, Leclerc […]
Ferrari introduced a significant update package this weekend, with high hopes after Leclerc’s strong performance in the first two practice sessions. However, Leclerc fell behind Red Bull’s Verstappen and the two McLarens during the Q3 shootout at Imola, missing the mark by two-tenths. Leclerc confirmed that the upgrades met expectations, but Ferrari couldn’t achieve their goal of competing for pole position. Despite being further from the front than anticipated, Leclerc is optimistic about Ferrari’s race pace and aims for victory at Imola, where overtaking is anticipated to be challenging. Ultimately, Red Bull secured pole position for the eighth time in a row, while Leclerc acknowledges McLaren’s competitive potential and the difficulty of the upcoming race.
