P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Leclerc focussed on "negative" tyre preparation issues ahead of Chinese GP
The Ferrari driver’s streak of seven consecutive front-row starting positions ended in Australia when he qualified fifth due to a penalty for Sergio Perez, but he managed to climb through the field to finish in second and fourth places in the races. Despite the strong race pace, he acknowledges the need to improve his qualifying performances. Charles Leclerc believes that refining his tyre preparation will help him find more consistency and speed in qualifying sessions. Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur downplays Leclerc’s concerns, expressing confidence in the driver’s abilities to bounce back in upcoming races. Vasseur emphasizes that Leclerc is a strong qualifier and expects him to make a comeback soon. Leclerc remains focused on analyzing data and making improvements to ensure a better performance in the next race in Shanghai.
