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Charles Leclerc was extremely frustrated after a woeful qualifying for Ferrari.
Charles Leclerc expressed his frustration over Ferrari’s disappointing qualifying performance at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, with the team failing to meet expectations on a track they historically excel at.
Qualifying in ninth place, Leclerc lamented the lack of grip and poor performance, while his teammate Lewis Hamilton started the race in 20th, marking a dismal result for Ferrari.
The Italian team now faces the possibility of a winless season as they struggle to maintain competitiveness and slipped to fourth in the constructors’ championship after a double retirement in Brazil.
Leclerc criticized Ferrari’s handling of wet conditions and their inability to find grip, despite efforts to improve the car’s performance, highlighting ongoing challenges within the team.
His remarks may not align with Ferrari chairman John Elkann’s directive to focus on driving and minimize complaints, but both Leclerc and Hamilton downplayed the public rebuke, emphasizing a constructive approach going forward.
