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Leclerc frustrated after “very aggressive” Ferrari F1 wing change fails to pay off
Despite showing promising performance in Friday’s practice sessions, Charles Leclerc faced challenges in Saturday’s FP3 and qualifying, struggling with his front tires. Initially ranking fourth in Q1 and second in Q2, Leclerc attempted a front wing adjustment in Q3 to improve performance, but had to settle for fifth after abandoning the final run. Leclerc admitted to facing difficulties with tire preparation, resulting in a lack of proper feeling during his laps.
Reflecting on his performance, Leclerc acknowledged Red Bull’s strong showing and the challenges they posed on track, hampering his quest for pole position. Leclerc expressed doubts about targeting a win due to the dominance of Max Verstappen, instead focusing on a podium finish with Sergio Perez as a potential competitor. Despite the setbacks, Leclerc remained determined to maximize his efforts in the upcoming race.
