P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Ferrari has been struggling for form at recent events, with Charles Leclerc’s last podium coming at Monaco.
Drivers like Charles Leclerc find it challenging to determine the true competitive order at Spa-Francorchamps after Friday practice. Despite finishing fourth in the second practice session, Leclerc trailed leader Lando Norris by almost four-tenths of a second. Ferrari’s recent decline in the Formula One pecking order has left them consistently behind in fourth place in the last few race weekends.
Following the first day of practice, Leclerc confessed to being uncertain about Ferrari’s exact position at Spa, citing varying conditions and strategies among teams. Notably, McLaren has overtaken Ferrari in the constructors’ championship, and Leclerc emphasized the need to focus on their own performance and adapt to the changing weather conditions expected over the weekend. While acknowledging the gap to McLaren, Leclerc highlighted the team’s dedication to overcoming their struggles without any immediate solutions, aiming to end the race on a positive note before the mid-season break.
